2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.1L Diesel · SH56 FAA
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 81,578 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SH56 FAA Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2015
- 81,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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.
SH56 FAA Mileage History
- 23/11/200928,057 mi
- 22/11/201034,311 mi+6,254 mi
- 24/11/201034,311 mi
- 25/11/201144,619 mi+10,308 mi
- 28/11/201144,619 mi
- 19/11/201257,987 mi+13,368 mi
- 26/11/201258,128 mi+141 mi
- 19/11/201370,535 mi+12,407 mi
- 21/11/201370,542 mi+7 mi
- 29/10/201481,211 mi+10,669 mi
- 21/11/201481,221 mi+10 mi
- 13/02/201581,578 mi+357 mi
Average of roughly 10,246 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
SH56 FAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser (SH56 FAA) between November 2009 and February 2015.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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