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Chrysler PT Cruiser

Maroon · Petrol · 2005 · 2,429 cc

L5 FCVMOT history

L5 FCV is a maroon petrol Chrysler PT Cruiser first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 42,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2024
Mileage
42,301 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 FCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chrysler
Model
PT Cruiser
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,429 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 FCV was last recorded at 42,301 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,287 miles · 24 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
1,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 42,301 miles
  • 2022 – 38,384 miles
  • 2021 – 35,260 miles
  • 2020 – 33,599 miles
  • 2019 – 27,375 miles
  • 2018 – 26,366 miles
  • 2017 – 24,015 miles
  • 2016 – 21,200 miles
  • 2015 – 20,498 miles
  • 2014 – 19,697 miles
  • 2013 – 18,349 miles
  • 2012 – 17,840 miles
  • 2011 – 17,168 miles
  • 2010 – 16,669 miles
  • 2009 – 16,087 miles
  • 2008 – 13,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,301 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,301 miles (+14)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    42,301 miles
    Test number
    166786423030
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail42,287 miles (+3,903)11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,287 miles
    Test number
    424255943868
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Pipe bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing 1x nut from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass38,384 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,384 miles
    Test number
    383246071983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,260 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    35,260 miles
    Test number
    329179562057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail35,256 miles (+1,657)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,256 miles
    Test number
    363227457346
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass33,599 miles (+6,224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    33,599 miles
    Test number
    786465526917
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass27,375 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    27,375 miles
    Test number
    241481838175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,366 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    26,366 miles
    Test number
    611266270087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    24,015 miles
    Test number
    830170405000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail24,015 miles (+2,415)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,015 miles
    Test number
    983005301700
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass21,600 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    21,600 miles
    Test number
    419289088566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,200 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,200 miles
    Test number
    907572389585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,498 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    20,498 miles
    Test number
    905859105220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,697 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,697 miles
    Test number
    709021994148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,349 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,349 miles
    Test number
    459669583171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,840 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,840 miles
    Test number
    126864492130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,168 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,168 miles
    Test number
    387251201230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail17,165 miles (+496)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,165 miles
    Test number
    595710601219
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass16,669 miles (+582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,669 miles
    Test number
    113666780138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass16,087 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    16,087 miles
    Test number
    220299299408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    13,257 miles
    Test number
    952724308273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail13,257 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,257 miles
    Test number
    754004408257
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L5 FCV

Does L5 FCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 FCV expired on 29 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 FCV?
The MOT on L5 FCV expired on 29 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 FCV done?
L5 FCV was recorded at 42,301 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 1,902 miles a year.
Has L5 FCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 FCV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 FCV 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 L5 FCV find?
L5 FCV passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii); rear coil spring corroded.

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