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YA57 TGE

2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,522 mi
Last recorded97,522 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser57,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 TGE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 97,522 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 97,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 84,528 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 83,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked / perished (205/55/R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (205/55/R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills show signs of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills show signs of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL suspension components corroded but not considered excessive (rear axle , all springs , front lower suspension arms , front and rear anti roll bar components and front struts)** (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL front and rear suspension component mounts corroded but NO holes could be made at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 81,694 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through Out (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Under Body Corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2022 81,651 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through Out (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Under Body Corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,697 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body corroded but not excessive

Pass 5 Mar 2020 77,825 miles

Front rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2019 74,750 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 74,711 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively o.s.f and both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,510 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both wipers smearing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,956 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 52,918 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,329 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,278 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 30,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 29,538 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 21,491 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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YA57 TGE is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 57,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA57 TGE, 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 18 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YA57 TGE registered?

YA57 TGE is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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