2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

436 MOT tests in 2024. 54.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.6%
Failed or needed repairs45.4%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 436 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault6.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.5%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.0%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.0%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.8%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes31.4%
  2. Lights & electrics30.7%
  3. Suspension29.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  5. Tyres8.3%
  6. Steering7.3%
  7. Body & chassis5.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn19.3%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

In 2024, 54.6% of 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 436 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).