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Chrysler PT Cruiser MOT Results

Registered in 2005
51.7% pass rate
from 631 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Chrysler PT Cruiser is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 9.5% fail on Suspension arms (61% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Pins and bushes (91% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 8.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (61% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Linkage (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.32% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.95% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Springs (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Coil springs (86% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Coil spring (86% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 20% fail on Brakes (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (71% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
    • 4.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 4.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Brake pads (91% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.16% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.63% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.63% fail on Lever
    • 0.48% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.32% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
    • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.32% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.32% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.2% fail on Headlamps (59% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Headlamp (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Switch
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.48% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.79% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (18 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (20 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.32% fail on Electrical wiring (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Horn
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
  • 7.9% fail on Steering (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Steering linkage components (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Locking devices (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
      • 0.16% fail on Other components
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.16% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.95% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.95% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.95% fail on Transmission (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Drive shafts (72% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Joints (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Engine mounting (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Engine mounting condition (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Bracket
    • 0.48% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.32% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.16% fail on Pipe
    • 0.32% fail on Chassis
      • 0.32% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.32% fail on Spare wheel (13 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Carrier (28 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
    • 0.16% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Cabs
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (93% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Requirements
      • 0.16% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on Airbags
      • 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition (50% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.79% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.48% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.48% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.95% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.95% fail on Attachment
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.16% fail on Speedometer

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