Pass rate, every year
71.4% Below average
1,788 tests across 8 model years, 2001–2008.
−9.6 pts vs the national average
Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser MOT Pass Rate & Official DVSA Failure Statistics
Best year to buy
2001 74.6%
The strongest of the 8 years on record. See the 2001 page →
Worst year to buy
2006 67.5%
7.1 points below the 2001 peak. See the 2006 page →
The Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser MOT pass rate is 71.4%, −9.6 percentage points below the UK average. That is 1,788 DVSA MOT tests recorded between 2001 and 2008. This page lists the most common Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser MOT failures by category, names the best and worst model years, and finishes with a pre-MOT checklist you can run at home.
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Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser MOT History and Failure Rates vs UK National Average
The Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser passed on its first attempt in 62.7%, and its overall record sits −9.6 percentage points below the national average for all cars. These figures come from every recorded DVSA MOT test for the Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser in the 2023–2025 data: 1,788 tests across 8 model years (2001–2008). A test still carries exactly one pass or fail verdict.
| Measure | This model |
|---|---|
| Tests analysed | 1,788 |
| Overall pass rate | 71.4% |
| Passed on first attempt | 62.7% |
| Average mileage at test | 85,126 mi |
| Model years covered | 2001–2008 (8 years) |
| Versus UK national average | −9.6 pts below |
Figures are computed from every recorded DVSA test for this model in the 2023–2025 data.
Most Common Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser MOT Problems by Failure Category
Every MOT failure a tester records belongs to one inspection section of the DVSA manual. For the Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser, the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section leads the record — the breakdown below shows where the recorded failures cluster, then the exact strings behind the three biggest sections.
| Inspection section | Share of failures |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 40% |
| Suspension | 19% |
| Brakes | 15% |
| Steering | 12% |
| Visibility | 12% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1% |
Shares are over the Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser's recorded defect strings, merged across its year pages.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Around 40% of the recorded Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser failures fall in the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Headlamp lens slightly defective" (5.5%), "Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect" (3.9%), "Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources" (3.5%) among the Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser's lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment faults.
Suspension
Around 19% of the recorded Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser failures fall in the Suspension section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn" (3.7%), "Component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength" (2.0%), "Ball joint excessively worn" (1.4%) among the Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser's suspension faults.
Brakes
Around 15% of the recorded Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser failures fall in the Brakes section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault" (3.5%), "Service brake performance excessively binding" (2.6%), "Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded" (0.4%) among the Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser's brakes faults.
Top Recorded Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser DVSA MOT Test Statistics & Defect Descriptions
The descriptions below are the exact DVSA failure strings testers recorded most often for the Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser, each with how many of the model's 1,788 tests it was noted on.
- "Headlamp lens slightly defective" (Minor) — noted on about 99 Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser tests, 5.5% of the model's MOT record.
- "Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view" (Minor) — noted on about 81 Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser tests, 4.5% of the model's MOT record.
- "Track rod end ball joint has excessive play" (Major) — noted on about 73 Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser tests, 4.1% of the model's MOT record.
- "Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect" (Major) — noted on about 70 Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser tests, 3.9% of the model's MOT record.
- "Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn" (Major) — noted on about 66 Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser tests, 3.7% of the model's MOT record.
- "Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources" (Minor) — noted on about 63 Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser tests, 3.5% of the model's MOT record.
Best and Worst Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser Model Years by Pass Rate
The strongest Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser model year on record is 2001 (74.6% across 126 tests), and the weakest is 2006 (67.5%). The gap between them is 7.1 points. Years with fewer than 50 recorded tests are excluded, so these are the years with enough MOT history to mean something.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Pt Cruiser | 87 | 72.4% |
| 2007 Pt Cruiser | 415 | 72.0% |
| 2006 Pt Cruiser | 351 | 67.5% |
| 2005 Pt Cruiser | 245 | 70.2% |
| 2004 Pt Cruiser | 204 | 73.5% |
| 2003 Pt Cruiser | 202 | 71.8% |
| 2002 Pt Cruiser | 158 | 74.1% |
| 2001 Pt Cruiser | 126 | 74.6% |
Newest model year first. Only years with at least 50 recorded tests are listed.
Pre-MOT Inspection Checklist for Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser Owners
These checks follow this Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser's own most-recorded failure strings, starting with what a tester is most likely to flag on a Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser.
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the lights — “headlamp lens slightly defective”
Switch everything on and walk round the car: both headlamps on dip and main, every indicator, both brake lights, reverse, fog and the two number-plate lamps. A bulb is a few pounds and a five-minute job.
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the windscreen — “windscreen damaged”
Check the driver’s side of the screen within the swept area for chips and cracks; anything larger than 10mm in the driver’s central view is a fail. Most chips can be resin-repaired for far less than a new screen.
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the suspension joints — “track rod end ball joint has excessive play”
With the car parked on level ground, rock the top of each front wheel in and out while someone watches the suspension arm. Clunks, or rubber boots split and greasy, are what testers record here.
Derived from the DVSA failure strings testers recorded for the Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser. A check that finds nothing means the item is likely fine, not that the test is guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions: Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser MOT & Reliability
What is the Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser MOT pass rate?
71.4% of the 1,788 recorded Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser MOT tests ended in a pass, −9.6 percentage points below the national average. 62.7% of those passed on the first attempt.
Which Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser model years pass the MOT most often?
2001 is the strongest Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser year on record at 74.6%, while 2006 is the weakest at 67.5%. The year-by-year table below lists every model year with at least 50 recorded tests.
What are the most common Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser MOT failures?
The most recorded Chrysler Jeep Pt Cruiser failures are "Headlamp lens slightly defective" and "Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view" — together around 10% of tests, mostly in the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section.