Chrysler PT Cruiser MOT Results

Registered in 2007
53.6% pass rate
from 740 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Chrysler PT Cruiser is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Ball joint (89% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 9.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (95% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Linkage (18 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.27% fail on Anti-roll bar (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (23 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.81% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.68% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.54% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.54% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 16% fail on Brakes (50% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Brake performance (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.27% fail on Plate brake tester (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt
          • 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Electronic stability control (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.54% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.54% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.68% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.95% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.41% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.27% fail on Electrical wiring (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Horn
    • 0.68% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.14% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.5% fail on Steering (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Other components (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.41% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.27% fail on Steering play
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack
  • 6.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Engine mounting (17 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Engine mounting condition (16 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Bracket (21 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.95% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Transmission (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Drive shafts (66% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.41% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.41% fail on Body
      • 0.27% fail on Other body component
      • 0.14% fail on Panel
    • 0.27% fail on Spare wheel (22 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Carrier (41 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Seats
      • 0.27% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.41% fail on Catalyst emissions (80% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.41% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.27% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.81% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.68% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.95% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.81% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 0.14% fail on Condition

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