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Chrysler PT CRUISER - 2007

427.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2007 is 357.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Chrysler PT CRUISER, model year 2007. Sample size: 471 cars, 1,090 tests and 4,664 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 471 cars

The 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser has an overall defect rate of 428 per 100 vehicles, which is 21% higher than the average car of the same year, at 352 per 100. The model shows a concerning trend in specific categories, particularly Brakes and Steering, where it significantly exceeds the average defect rates by 48% and nearly 93%, respectively. Additionally, the equipment issues are also notable, with a defect rate of 17% compared to the average of 11%. Mileage-related trends indicate that as the vehicle ages, the defect rate increases sharply, especially in the higher mileage categories. Overall, while tyre wear is a common issue, the PT Cruiser's standout flaws lie in braking and steering quality, raising concerns for potential buyers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 471 cars

Categories

Brakes
▼ 49.3% worse
211.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.7 / 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
▼ 86.0% worse
37.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 4.5% better
25.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 8.6% worse
111.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 9.7% worse
344.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.0 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 3.3% better
53.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 54.8 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 56.9% worse
17.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 26.2% worse
55.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.9 / 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
0 630 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 499
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 265
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 248
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 239
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 233
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 221
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 205
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 155
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 125
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 121

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 125
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 56
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 54
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 53
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 50
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 41
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 39
A suspension component: modified so that the suspension is inoperative or likely to foul other components
FAIL
Occurrences: 36
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 31