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KN53 AET

2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,530 mi
Last recorded146,530 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser67,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 AET
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 146,530 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion and hole on outer sill in centre outer side perscribed area

various under body corrosion starting to rear of vehicle

Fail 15 Mar 2018 146,530 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

corrosion and hole on outer sill in centre outer side perscribed area

various under body corrosion starting to rear of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2017 136,462 miles

Front both front chassis rails/inner sills coroded by jacking points

Front both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Nearside Rear Outer sill coroded

Rear Upper both rear upper spring mountings coroded

Rear both rear chassis rails coroded

Rear subframe coroded

Fail 9 Mar 2017 136,462 miles

Central Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint axle stabiliser bush worn to excess (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front both front chassis rails/inner sills coroded by jacking points

Front both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer sill coroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Upper both rear upper spring mountings coroded

Rear both rear chassis rails coroded

Rear subframe coroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 128,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 128,757 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

Pass 20 Apr 2015 121,778 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 121,778 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 112,276 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 102,586 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 88,139 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 79,287 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,622 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 60,722 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 49,248 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 49,228 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 33,161 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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KN53 AET is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 67,630 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 KN53 AET, 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 23 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KN53 AET is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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