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Chrysler PT Cruiser

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,996 cc

X781 NKLMOT history

X781 NKL is a red petrol Chrysler PT Cruiser first used on 19 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 162,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
162,251 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X781 NKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chrysler
Model
PT Cruiser
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X781 NKL was last recorded at 162,251 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,572 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
679 miles
Average per year
5,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,251 miles
  • 2024 – 161,572 miles
  • 2023 – 160,727 miles
  • 2022 – 159,333 miles
  • 2021 – 159,075 miles
  • 2020 – 158,418 miles
  • 2019 – 157,062 miles
  • 2018 – 154,979 miles
  • 2017 – 153,686 miles
  • 2016 – 150,563 miles
  • 2015 – 146,594 miles
  • 2014 – 137,423 miles
  • 2013 – 130,126 miles
  • 2012 – 120,596 miles
  • 2011 – 114,877 miles
  • 2010 – 108,222 miles
  • 2009 – 100,559 miles
  • 2008 – 89,479 miles
  • 2007 – 74,418 miles
  • 2006 – 63,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,251 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,251 miles (+679)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    162,251 miles
    Test number
    473564148495
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,572 miles (+845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    161,572 miles
    Test number
    755477931332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass160,727 miles (+1,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    160,727 miles
    Test number
    192192976080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass159,333 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    159,333 miles
    Test number
    591551810670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail159,329 miles (+254)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,329 miles
    Test number
    364327624906
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,075 miles (+657)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    159,075 miles
    Test number
    687143582848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass158,418 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    158,418 miles
    Test number
    933267265364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass157,062 miles (+2,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,062 miles
    Test number
    226970938936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass154,979 miles (+1,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    154,979 miles
    Test number
    157726731294
    • AdvisorySlight play in O/S of steering rack

  10. Pass153,686 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    153,686 miles
    Test number
    619522690822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass150,563 miles (+3,969)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    150,563 miles
    Test number
    920004086719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass146,594 miles (+9,171)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    146,594 miles
    Test number
    759147515109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass137,423 miles (+7,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    137,423 miles
    Test number
    226125514174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass130,126 miles (+9,530)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    130,126 miles
    Test number
    215296313446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,596 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    120,596 miles
    Test number
    976669922165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail120,465 miles (+5,588)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,465 miles
    Test number
    508435012110
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass114,877 miles (+6,655)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    114,877 miles
    Test number
    296973421494
    • NoteFront wiper blades split

  18. Pass108,222 miles (+7,663)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    108,222 miles
    Test number
    871401410176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,559 miles (+11,080)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    100,559 miles
    Test number
    490707319198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,479 miles (+15,061)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    89,479 miles
    Test number
    240672828412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,418 miles (+11,102)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    74,418 miles
    Test number
    241594927436
    • NoteIt is noted that the vehicle is about to be changed to LPG next year at MOT time the car will have to have a gas test you should tell the MoT Station this

  22. Pass63,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    63,316 miles
    Test number
    243009806411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,316 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,316 miles
    Test number
    610749806117
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Note1) Both front rear lower arm bushes starting to wear.

Questions about X781 NKL

Does X781 NKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X781 NKL is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X781 NKL?
The MOT on X781 NKL is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X781 NKL done?
X781 NKL was recorded at 162,251 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 5,066 miles a year.
Has X781 NKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X781 NKL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X781 NKL 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 X781 NKL find?
X781 NKL passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; offside outer track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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