Chrysler PT Cruiser MOT Results

Registered in 2002
54.8% pass rate
from 272 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Chrysler PT Cruiser is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 7.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.37% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 4.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.74% fail on Springs (80% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.37% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.37% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.37% fail on Torsion bar
    • 0.37% fail on Axles
      • 0.37% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.37% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.37% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 11% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 11% fail on Headlamp (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.37% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.2% fail on Horn (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (13 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (23 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 8.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.74% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.37% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.37% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.37% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.37% fail on Lever
    • 0.37% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 9.2% fail on Visibility
    • 7.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.37% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.37% fail on Window
  • 7.0% fail on Steering
    • 5.9% fail on Steering linkage components (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.37% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.74% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.74% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.74% fail on Power steering
      • 0.74% fail on Other components
  • 6.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.2% fail on Joints
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.74% fail on Chassis
      • 0.74% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.74% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.37% fail on Tank
      • 0.37% fail on Pipe
    • 0.37% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.37% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.37% fail on Body
      • 0.37% fail on Panel
  • 5.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.37% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.37% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.74% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.37% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.74% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.74% fail on Attachment

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