2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

424 MOT tests in 2024. 52.8% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time52.8%
Failed or needed repairs47.2%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 424 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault5.9%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.4%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.5%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%
  6. Anti-roll bars - linkage: missing4.5%
    26 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.0%
  8. Stop lamp: not working4.0%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.7%
  2. Brakes33.0%
  3. Suspension28.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.3%
  6. Tyres7.5%
  7. Steering7.1%
  8. Body & chassis5.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn21.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.2%

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 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

In 2024, 52.8% of 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 424 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).