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2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER2.0L PETROL

KW04 ACE

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER? It's a PETROL with a 1995cc engine showing 56,482 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 14/05/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/12/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle's MOT history indicates a consistent pattern of structural and mechanical wear typical for its age and mileage. In the most recent test conducted in June 2026 at 56,482 miles, the car passed, though the record noted advisories regarding the brake pipe and suspension components. This follows a pass in May 2025 at 54,343 miles, where the tester also identified issues with the rear brake pipe and tyre condition. The overall trend suggests that while the vehicle remains roadworthy, there is ongoing degradation of consumable parts that requires regular monitoring to prevent future failures. picture progression appears relatively steady, moving from 50,899 miles in May 2022 to 56,482 miles by June 2026. This represents an average usage of approximately 1,400 miles per year, which is below the national average for a vehicle of this era. The failure in March 2024 at 53,011 miles was attributed to an inoperative stop lamp and a defective headlight, both of which appear to have been rectified in the subsequent tests. Specific attention should be paid to the structural integrity and suspension, as previous records have highlighted corrosion on the brake pipes and suspension-related components. The recurring mention of the brake pipe condition across the 2025 and 2026 tests suggests this area is prone to significant wear. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the underbody and the braking system hardware to ensure that the corrosion noted in the advisories has not progressed to a point that requires immediate repair or replacement.

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Free vehicle health score

85
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 5, 2026, 12:40 AM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Chrysler Pt Cruiser (KW04 ACE) from 2004 show a total of 5 MOT tests between May 2022 and May 2026.

Across its entire MOT history, this Chrysler has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 24 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front no beam image due to condition of lens (4.1.2 (c))”.

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