2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.1L Diesel · LF02 SZY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by three consecutive clean passes without advisories. The most recent test conducted in January 2026 at 96,231 miles resulted in no defects recorded, maintaining the trend of successful inspections seen since a single minor failure in mid-2021. This consistency suggests that the current owner is maintaining the vehicle to a standard that meets minimum legal safety requirements without recurring mechanical failures or structural degradation. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. There is a visible gap in the records between June 2021 and February 2024, during which the car covered only 12,224 miles. Since then, usage has increased slightly, covering 9,123 miles in the years leading up to the 2026 test. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the infrequent use can sometimes lead to the hardening of rubber-based components and fluid degradation over time. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, as PT Cruisers of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and rear wheel arches. The record does not flag binding calipers or suspension bushes, but these components perish and crack due to age regardless of miles driven. Given the low annual mileage, the buyer should also check for brake caliper seizing and perished seals, as vehicles that sit for long periods often suffer from internal oxidation that a standard MOT test may not fully capture.