2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.1L Diesel · AV52 HOA
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 96,667 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24/10/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2148cc
AV52 HOA Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2017
- 96,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Chrysler Chrysler PT Cruiser
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AV52 HOA Mileage History
- 06/09/200522,191 mi
- 14/09/200632,942 mi+10,751 mi
- 04/05/200740,598 mi+7,656 mi
- 29/04/200851,229 mi+10,631 mi
- 05/05/200957,569 mi+6,340 mi
- 05/05/200957,572 mi+3 mi
- 15/03/201064,741 mi+7,169 mi
- 26/03/201064,835 mi+94 mi
- 23/03/201175,390 mi+10,555 mi
- 13/03/201283,738 mi+8,348 mi
- 03/02/201485,431 mi+1,693 mi
- 14/04/201585,709 mi+278 mi
- 15/04/201690,510 mi+4,801 mi
- 22/04/201690,533 mi+23 mi
- 21/10/201796,667 mi+6,134 mi
- 21/10/201796,667 mi
Average of roughly 6,143 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
AV52 HOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser (AV52 HOA) between September 2005 and October 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Registration plate lamp not working Both sides (1.1.C.1d)”.
Common Problems: CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling-system leaks and overheating(Serious)
Radiators, hoses and thermostat housings can age badly, and a PT Cruiser that has overheated even once is a much riskier proposition than the price suggests.
- Front suspension bush and ball-joint wear(Moderate)
The PT Cruiser is heavy for its size and wears front suspension parts regularly, which creates knocks, vague steering and repeat MOT advisories.
- Body-control and crank-sensor electrical faults(Moderate)
Older PT Cruisers can suffer from random non-starts, warning lights and accessory failures caused by sensors, wiring or body-control-module faults.
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