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VKZ 6843

2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,147 mi
Last recorded111,147 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot72,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 6843
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPatriot
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 111,147 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 111,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 100,571 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 100,571 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 94,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 94,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 87,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 82,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 82,690 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 71,097 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 66,304 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 66,270 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 60,889 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 55,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 49,512 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 40,646 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 28,788 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 17,901 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 7,481 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Patriot?

Based on 23,873 MOT tests across 1,532 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,831
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,532
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,221
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 555
position lamp(s) not working 504
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 490
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VKZ 6843 is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 72,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Patriot fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 1,221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VKZ 6843, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Patriot typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Patriot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VKZ 6843 registered?

VKZ 6843 is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Patriot, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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