2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.1L Diesel · KS52 BAA
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 163,613 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KS52 BAA Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2015
- 163,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
KS52 BAA Mileage History
- 09/12/200531,164 mi
- 02/05/200731,378 mi+214 mi
- 08/05/200850,820 mi+19,442 mi
- 14/05/200850,993 km
- 19/05/200969,761 mi
- 29/05/200970,060 mi+299 mi
- 19/08/201089,634 mi+19,574 mi
- 26/08/201089,971 mi+337 mi
- 26/10/2011114,029 mi+24,058 mi
- 04/11/2011114,305 mi+276 mi
- 27/11/2012131,950 mi+17,645 mi
- 03/12/2012132,235 mi+285 mi
- 30/11/2013148,145 mi+15,910 mi
- 30/11/2013148,145 mi
- 12/02/2015163,539 mi+15,394 mi
- 21/02/2015163,613 mi+74 mi
Average of roughly 14,394 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
KS52 BAA 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 (KS52 BAA) between December 2005 and February 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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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- Cooling-system leaks and overheatingSerious
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 wearModerate
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 faultsModerate
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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