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Chrysler PT Cruiser

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,996 cc

L40 DDSMOT history

L40 DDS is a red petrol Chrysler PT Cruiser first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 37 MOT tests, with 115,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,290 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
37
21 passed · 16 failed
Per year
4,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 DDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chrysler
Model
PT Cruiser
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 DDS was last recorded at 115,290 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,289 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,290 miles
  • 2025 – 111,234 miles
  • 2024 – 107,548 miles
  • 2023 – 102,981 miles
  • 2022 – 98,568 miles
  • 2021 – 94,004 miles
  • 2020 – 88,044 miles
  • 2019 – 83,714 miles
  • 2018 – 79,006 miles
  • 2017 – 74,966 miles
  • 2016 – 71,254 miles
  • 2015 – 66,865 miles
  • 2014 – 61,964 miles
  • 2013 – 57,011 miles
  • 2012 – 50,817 miles
  • 2011 – 45,243 miles
  • 2010 – 40,577 miles
  • 2009 – 34,897 miles
  • 2008 – 30,266 miles
  • 2007 – 24,868 miles
  • 2006 – 16,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,290 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major7 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major6 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

37 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,290 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,290 miles
    Test number
    743160320699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,289 miles (+4,055)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,289 miles
    Test number
    514322513190
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,234 miles
    Test number
    814413841110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail111,234 miles (+3,686)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,234 miles
    Test number
    902165190414
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cords nearly through (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine steady bar bush failed

  5. Pass107,548 miles (+4,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,548 miles
    Test number
    801996256471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,981 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,981 miles
    Test number
    612029255660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail102,980 miles (+4,412)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,980 miles
    Test number
    835925346900
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,568 miles
    Test number
    472235021709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,568 miles (+4,564)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,568 miles
    Test number
    899626811000
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass94,004 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,004 miles
    Test number
    378827942709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail94,004 miles (+5,960)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,004 miles
    Test number
    767855394433
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,044 miles
    Test number
    855458271832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail88,044 miles (+4,330)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,044 miles
    Test number
    233826476362
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass83,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,714 miles
    Test number
    623495007730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,714 miles (+4,708)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,714 miles
    Test number
    938229365609
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  16. Pass79,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,006 miles
    Test number
    417065041817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,006 miles (+4,040)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,006 miles
    Test number
    256593481719
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure reqs welding (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  18. Pass74,966 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,966 miles
    Test number
    991926093644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail74,962 miles (+3,708)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,962 miles
    Test number
    889228412004
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass71,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,254 miles
    Test number
    635149528382
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre wearing inside edge

  21. Fail71,254 miles (+4,389)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,254 miles
    Test number
    513107485462
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre wearing inside edge

  22. Pass66,865 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,865 miles
    Test number
    190473427276
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  23. Fail66,865 miles (+4,901)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,865 miles
    Test number
    475146051795
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced req polish (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15. (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced req polish (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake 48% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  24. Pass61,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,964 miles
    Test number
    289805844291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail61,964 miles (+4,953)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,964 miles
    Test number
    826664444226
    • DangerousOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure@ n/s

  26. Pass57,011 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,011 miles
    Test number
    546689653231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,933 miles (+6,116)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,933 miles
    Test number
    998155753251
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  28. Pass50,817 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,817 miles
    Test number
    828671052292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside track rod end ball joint boot weeping grease.
    • NoteOffside front wheel trim damaged
    • NoteOffside rear light cluster damaged, held together with sticky tape. (not showing white light)

  29. Fail50,817 miles (+5,574)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,817 miles
    Test number
    907720652266
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside track rod end ball joint boot weeping grease.
    • NoteOffside front wheel trim damaged
    • NoteOffside rear light cluster damaged, held together with sticky tape. (not showing white light)

  30. Pass45,243 miles (+4,666)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,243 miles
    Test number
    766141651221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear brake flexy pipes metal sections starting to corrode

  31. Pass40,577 miles (+5,680)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,577 miles
    Test number
    844021950298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCrack in front plate.

  32. Pass34,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,897 miles
    Test number
    804197049206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail34,895 miles (+4,629)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,895 miles
    Test number
    294507449297
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  34. Pass30,266 miles (+5,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,266 miles
    Test number
    694428368235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  35. Pass24,868 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,868 miles
    Test number
    293287967285
    • NoteFront brakes 16% imbalance.
    • NoteFront wipers , just starting to split at ends.
    • NoteNo oil showing on dip stick, added 2 litres to bring up to correct level.

  36. Fail24,851 miles (+7,863)2 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,851 miles
    Test number
    933667067214
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brakes 16% imbalance.
    • NoteFront wipers , just starting to split at ends.
    • NoteNo oil showing on dip stick, added 2 litres to bring up to correct level.

  37. Pass16,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,988 miles
    Test number
    131054356286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 DDS

Does L40 DDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 DDS is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 DDS?
The MOT on L40 DDS is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 DDS done?
L40 DDS was recorded at 115,290 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 4,912 miles a year.
Has L40 DDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 DDS has failed 16 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 DDS 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 L40 DDS find?
L40 DDS passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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