2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

119 MOT tests in 2024. 59.7% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time59.7%
Failed or needed repairs40.3%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 119 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect9.2%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low4.2%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.2%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.4%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.4%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.5%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.3%
  2. Suspension21.8%
  3. Brakes15.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.6%
  5. Body & chassis7.6%
  6. Steering6.7%
  7. Tyres4.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.5%

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. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.6%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

In 2024, 59.7% of 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 119 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).