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EX52 SFE

2002 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

68,353 mi
Last recorded68,353 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Neon58,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 SFE
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,353 miles

Exhaust system noisy

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Frontmost (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 68,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure under front bumper (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted nearside rear.

front brake disc inner facings corroding.

oil leak.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,913 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 64,913 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 58,562 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 58,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 58,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust ( at joint ) clamp loose

Suspension modified

Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,143 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 54,143 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,799 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 41,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 31,863 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 30,084 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 30,084 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to come unbonded

hand braqke leaver near maximum travel

Pass 4 Oct 2008 28,525 miles

slight bulge to nearside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,709 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,875 miles

Slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Fail 16 Sep 2006 22,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

slight exhaust blow at centre exhaust joint

Pass 29 Sep 2005 19,513 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 19,513 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

How Reliable is the Chrysler Neon?

Based on 125,009 MOT tests across 15,659 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,166
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
15,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 7,414
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,437
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,612
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,708
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,272
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EX52 SFE is a 2002 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 58,175 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 Neon fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 7,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX52 SFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Neon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX52 SFE registered?

EX52 SFE is a 2002 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is EX52 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 SFE shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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