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Chrysler PT Cruiser

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

LA53 LLPMOT history

LA53 LLP is a blue diesel Chrysler PT Cruiser first used on 16 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 142,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2024
Mileage
142,276 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA53 LLP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chrysler
Model
PT Cruiser
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA53 LLP was last recorded at 142,276 miles on 12 Aug 2023, 1,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,081 miles · 13 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,195 miles
Average per year
7,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,276 miles
  • 2022 – 141,081 miles
  • 2021 – 125,469 miles
  • 2020 – 104,505 miles
  • 2019 – 97,834 miles
  • 2018 – 88,947 miles
  • 2017 – 84,568 miles
  • 2016 – 76,249 miles
  • 2015 – 59,681 miles
  • 2014 – 54,902 miles
  • 2013 – 50,655 miles
  • 2012 – 44,990 miles
  • 2011 – 41,317 miles
  • 2010 – 34,918 miles
  • 2009 – 31,765 miles
  • 2008 – 28,832 miles
  • 2007 – 24,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,276 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Both headlights cloudy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Anti roll bar D bushes have play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,276 miles (+1,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,276 miles
    Test number
    922165988961
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass141,081 miles (+15,612)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,081 miles
    Test number
    660935929083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,469 miles (+20,964)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,469 miles
    Test number
    610480833944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,505 miles (+6,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,505 miles
    Test number
    557447225511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass97,834 miles (+8,887)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,834 miles
    Test number
    731440458376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,947 miles
    Test number
    965290590553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,947 miles (+4,379)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,947 miles
    Test number
    271689267169
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing bolt broken (2.4.G.1)
  8. Pass84,568 miles (+8,319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,568 miles
    Test number
    403667862859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  9. Pass76,249 miles (+69)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,249 miles
    Test number
    568036596846
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Anti roll bar D bushes have play
  10. Fail76,180 miles (+16,499)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,180 miles
    Test number
    706534827129
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Anti roll bar D bushes have play
  11. Pass59,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,681 miles
    Test number
    467115735014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,681 miles (+4,779)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,681 miles
    Test number
    886734935047
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass54,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,902 miles
    Test number
    949952344030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,902 miles (+4,247)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,902 miles
    Test number
    806521144078
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass50,655 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,655 miles
    Test number
    889211453032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,990 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,990 miles
    Test number
    797025842004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,317 miles (+6,399)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,317 miles
    Test number
    878646141005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,918 miles (+3,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,918 miles
    Test number
    512966940002
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
  19. Pass31,765 miles (+2,933)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,765 miles
    Test number
    700189249004
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to delaminate
  20. Pass28,832 miles (+4,178)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,832 miles
    Test number
    442739948031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Pass24,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    24,654 miles
    Test number
    854073547087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA53 LLP

Does LA53 LLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA53 LLP expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA53 LLP?
The MOT on LA53 LLP expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA53 LLP done?
LA53 LLP was recorded at 142,276 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2023, an average of 7,131 miles a year.
Has LA53 LLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA53 LLP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on LA53 LLP 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 LA53 LLP find?
LA53 LLP passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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