2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L Petrol · SW07 MKA

The 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile based on the available DVSA MOT records. The most recent test on 2 November 2021 at 110,365 miles passed with zero defects recorded, and the preceding test on 10 November 2020 at 106,601 miles also passed cleanly with no advisories or failures. Across the three recorded passes spanning from May 2019 to November 2021, the vehicle has consistently met the minimum roadworthiness standard without any flagged mechanical or structural concerns. The maintenance trend is stable, with no evidence of recurring faults or deteriorating conditions during the period covered by the records. The mileage pattern reveals a notable anomaly. Between the November 2020 pass at 106,601 miles and the November 2021 pass at 110,365 miles, the vehicle accumulated 3,764 miles in a single year. However, the recorded mileage has remained entirely static at 110,365 miles since that November 2021 test, meaning no further MOT submissions or mileage readings have been logged in the five years leading up to June 2026. For a vehicle averaging roughly 5,809 miles per year over its nineteen-year life, this five-year gap with no recorded activity raises questions about whether the car has been in regular use, stored, or simply kept off the road without a Statutory Off Road Notification in place. The MOT history itself is sparse but entirely clean, with no recurring defects, advisories, or failure items to analyse. The two failed tests on 2 November 2021 and 3 November 2020 both show no defects recorded, suggesting these were likely administrative or procedural retests rather than mechanical failures. Without a pattern of flagged components, the record offers no specific guidance on wear-prone systems. A buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on the areas most susceptible to age-related deterioration on a 2007 vehicle. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for perishing and corrosion, particularly given the possibility of prolonged static storage. Brake discs, calipers, and flexible hoses merit close attention, as binding calipers and corroded lines can develop without regular use. The exhaust system and underbody should be inspected for structural rust, and tyre condition assessed for sidewall cracking regardless of remaining tread depth. The power steering system and all fluid levels should also be verified, as extended periods of inactivity can accelerate seal degradation and fluid contamination.