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WU51 DKY

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,517 mi
Last recorded154,517 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 DKY
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 154,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

water leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 154,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

water leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 154,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 150,487 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 144,465 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 139,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 139,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 133,083 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 133,083 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 126,503 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 126,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 120,560 miles

N/S AND O/S HANDBRAKE CABLES SLIGHTLY CHAUFFING ON REAR SUSPENSION

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 120,560 miles

N/S AND O/S HANDBRAKE CABLES SLIGHTLY CHAUFFING ON REAR SUSPENSION

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 115,438 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 109,483 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 92,016 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

Based on 279,642 MOT tests across 18,504 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
5,599
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
18,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 18,061
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 16,572
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,501
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,633
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,390
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WU51 DKY is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 73,288 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chrysler Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 18,061 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU51 DKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WU51 DKY registered?

WU51 DKY is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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