ChryslerPT Cruiser MOT results
In 2025, 55.6% of Chrysler PT Cruiser MOT tests were passed first time, worse than the 57.8% for cars of the same age. 13.0% had at least one dangerous defect (9.8% for cars the same age). The typical Chrysler PT Cruiser tested was 19 years old with 82,300 miles. Based on 1,891 initial MOT tests in Great Britain.
RegisterHow many Chrysler PT Cruiser cars are on the road
- First-time pass
- 55.6%no defects to fix
- Cars the same age
- 57.8%first-time pass
- Fixed at the test
- 5.9%passed after repair
- Failed
- 38.5%needed a retest
- Dangerous defect
- 13.0%same age 9.8%
- Typical mileage
- 82,300at the test
First-time pass rate by year first registered
| Year first registered | Tests | First-time pass | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 89 | 57.3% | 57.0% |
| 2007 | 453 | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| 2006 | 392 | 49.2% | 56.8% |
| 2005 | 311 | 52.7% | 57.5% |
| 2004 | 198 | 59.6% | 57.5% |
| 2003 | 190 | 59.5% | 58.5% |
| 2002 | 126 | 61.9% | 59.4% |
| 2001 | 83 | 65.1% | 60.9% |
| 2000 | 41 | 51.2% | 62.2% |
Years with fewer than 30 tests are left out.
By age at the test
| Age | Tests | First-time pass | All cars | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-9 years | 2 | 50.0% | 79.1% | 117,900 |
| 10-14 years | 3 | 33.3% | 65.7% | 95,900 |
| 15-19 years | 1,062 | 53.6% | 57.6% | 78,000 |
| 20-29 years | 824 | 58.3% | 59.6% | 90,600 |
Where they fail
Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against cars of the same age.
A test can fail in more than one area. Failures fixed during the test are included.
Most common failures
The 10 defects that failed Chrysler PT Cruiser tests most often, as a share of all tests.
| Failure | Tests | Cars the same age | vs same age | Marked dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lights and electrics | 6.6% | 3.8% | 1.7× | 0.0% |
| Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Brakes | 5.6% | 1.1% | 5.1× | 0.0% |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.2× | 0.0% |
| Position lamp: not working Lights and electrics | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.9× | 0.0% |
| Service brake performance: excessively binding Brakes | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.8× | 0.0% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.4× | 0.0% |
| Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 3.8% | 2.8% | 1.4× | 0.0% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors) | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.3× | 0.0% |
| Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.3× | 0.0% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Emissions and leaks | 3.4% | 2.6% | 1.3× | 0.0% |
“vs same age” compares this model with cars of the same age: 2.0× means twice as often. “Marked dangerous” is how often the tester recorded that failure as dangerous.
Most common advisories
Things the tester noted to watch, which don’t fail the test.
| Advisory | Tests |
|---|---|
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 24.3% |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 18.2% |
| Coil spring: corroded | 16.0% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 15.5% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 13.7% |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 13.5% |
| Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 11.1% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively | 7.9% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 6.0% |
| Headlamp: has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output | 5.5% |
By fuel
| Fuel | Tests | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,407 | 55.4% |
| Diesel | 480 | 56.0% |
Fuels with fewer than 30 tests are left out. Different fuels often mean different ages, so compare with care.