2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.0L Petrol · RK03 CVU
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2003. Recorded mileage 104,334 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RK03 CVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 104,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
RK03 CVU Mileage History
- 14/11/2023101,803 mi
- 17/11/2023101,804 mi+1 mi
- 18/11/2024103,053 mi+1,249 mi
- 21/11/2024103,057 mi+4 mi
- 17/11/2025104,334 mi+1,277 mi
Average of roughly 1,260 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RK03 CVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser (RK03 CVU) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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