Chrysler PT Cruiser MOT Results

Registered in 2006
47.9% pass rate
from 787 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Chrysler PT Cruiser is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Suspension arms (86% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Ball joint (88% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (62% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Linkage (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.2% fail on Shock absorbers (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.64% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.64% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Coil springs (87% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Coil spring (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.25% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 18% fail on Brakes (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.6% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 6.0% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (49% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (46% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.89% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt
          • 0.89% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (76% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake discs (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.76% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.76% fail on Lever
    • 0.64% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.51% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.38% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.13% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.8% fail on Headlamps (63% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Headlamp (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 6.2% fail on Stop lamp (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.76% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.89% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.38% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.51% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.13% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 0.13% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
  • 8.5% fail on Steering (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.51% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
      • 0.13% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.13% fail on Rams
    • 0.13% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.89% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.13% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.89% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.76% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
  • 5.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Engine mounting (15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Engine mounting condition (16 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Bracket (13 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.38% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.13% fail on Hose
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe
    • 0.51% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.25% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.25% fail on Seats
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Chassis
      • 0.13% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.13% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (93% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
  • 0.76% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.76% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.38% fail on Attachment
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.13% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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