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WV08 KYJ

2008 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,781 mi
Last recorded58,781 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 KYJ
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 58,781 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 56,258 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 56,249 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 52,048 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 49,952 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 49,644 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 49,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 49,427 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 48,511 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,642 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 46,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,690 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 44,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,855 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 42,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 40,748 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,140 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,155 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 28,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,831 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 13,971 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser?

Based on 68,510 MOT tests across 4,579 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,416
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 4,547
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,555
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,545
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WV08 KYJ is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 56,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 4,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV08 KYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV08 KYJ registered?

WV08 KYJ is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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