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Chrysler PT Cruiser

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,429 cc

L16 PTCMOT history

L16 PTC is a black petrol Chrysler PT Cruiser first used on 24 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2026
Mileage
104,229 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 PTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chrysler
Model
PT Cruiser
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,429 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L16 PTC was last recorded at 104,229 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 1,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,303 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,926 miles
Average per year
4,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,229 miles
  • 2025 – 102,303 miles
  • 2024 – 99,318 miles
  • 2023 – 97,389 miles
  • 2022 – 93,849 miles
  • 2021 – 84,929 miles
  • 2019 – 81,346 miles
  • 2017 – 74,317 miles
  • 2016 – 70,249 miles
  • 2015 – 62,766 miles
  • 2012 – 51,278 miles
  • 2011 – 45,267 miles
  • 2010 – 42,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,229 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Air filter cover insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coil spring corroded All springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Outer Sill area corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,229 miles (+1,926)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,229 miles
    Test number
    813244787271
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass102,303 miles (+2,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,303 miles
    Test number
    826505077961
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,318 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,318 miles
    Test number
    243647924829
    • AdvisoryAir filter cover insecure
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high

  4. Fail99,318 miles (+1,929)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,318 miles
    Test number
    448326019748
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAir filter cover insecure
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high

  5. Pass97,389 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,389 miles
    Test number
    906865864424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail97,377 miles (+3,528)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,377 miles
    Test number
    800168280360
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass93,849 miles (+8,920)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,849 miles
    Test number
    734562290675
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,929 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,929 miles
    Test number
    849381079298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,928 miles (+3,582)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,928 miles
    Test number
    141348309869
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass81,346 miles (+7,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,346 miles
    Test number
    369317896303
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES WEARING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,317 miles (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    74,317 miles
    Test number
    419439767334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,249 miles (+7,483)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,249 miles
    Test number
    999108126489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Bothsides (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass62,766 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,766 miles
    Test number
    807082685026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail62,766 miles (+11,488)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,766 miles
    Test number
    875322785038
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass51,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,278 miles
    Test number
    248993002203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,278 miles (+6,011)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,278 miles
    Test number
    288408492151
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass45,267 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,267 miles
    Test number
    988902401274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,901 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    42,901 miles
    Test number
    491207350443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,322 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,322 miles
    Test number
    253020440341
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L16 PTC

Does L16 PTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 PTC expired on 12 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 PTC?
The MOT on L16 PTC expired on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 PTC done?
L16 PTC was recorded at 104,229 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 4,057 miles a year.
Has L16 PTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 PTC has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 PTC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L16 PTC find?
L16 PTC failed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage missing; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted; nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface, and 8 more.

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