Chrysler PT Cruiser MOT Results

Registered in 2001
55.8% pass rate
from 165 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Chrysler PT Cruiser is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Suspension arms (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.61% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.0% fail on Springs
      • 3.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.61% fail on Mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.61% fail on Axles
      • 0.61% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.61% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.61% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.61% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.61% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.61% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 9.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt
          • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.61% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.61% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt
          • 0.61% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 4.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 4.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.61% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.61% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.61% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.61% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.61% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.61% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.0% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Horn (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.61% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.61% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.61% fail on Switch
    • 0.61% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 9.7% fail on Visibility
    • 5.5% fail on Washers
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers
  • 7.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.61% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.61% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.61% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.61% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Engine mounting (13 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Engine mounting condition (16 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.61% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.61% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.61% fail on Tank
    • 0.61% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.61% fail on Carrier
    • 0.61% fail on Transmission
      • 0.61% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.61% fail on Joints
    • 0.61% fail on Doors
      • 0.61% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.61% fail on Door condition
    • 0.61% fail on Undertray
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.6% fail on Steering
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.6% fail on Track rod end
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.61% fail on Condition
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.2% fail on Attachment

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