Chrysler PT CRUISER - 2002
379.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2002 is 375.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Chrysler PT CRUISER, model year 2002.
Sample size: 121 cars, 249 tests and 944 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 121 cars
The 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser has an overall defect rate of 379 per 100 vehicles, which is slightly higher than the yearly average of 374 per 100 vehicles, indicating a 1.3% increase. Notably, the model exhibits a significant increase in defects related to steering and equipment, with defect rates of 32% and 30% respectively, compared to the average rates of 25% and 15%. As mileage increases, the defect rate for this model also rises sharply, particularly in the 93,000 to 124,000 mile range, where it reaches 662 defects per 100 vehicles. Overall, while the PT Cruiser performs similarly to the average car in general, it has specific areas of concern that make it stand out negatively.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 121 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 6.8% worse
178.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
Steering
▼ 26.9% worse
32.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 10.5% better
26.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 2.9% better
93.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 96.0 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 0.1% better
294.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 295.2 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 13.8% better
59.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 99.3% worse
29.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 17.5% better
44.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 53.6 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 118
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 63
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 43
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 38
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 37
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 35
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 33
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 33
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 27
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 6