Chrysler PT Cruiser reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 3,041 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 3,041 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 56% of Chrysler PT Cruiser cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — behind the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes and steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the PT Cruiser tends to fail
Share of Chrysler PT Cruiser cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on brakes, steering, seat belts.
Common questions
Is the Chrysler PT Cruiser reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Chrysler PT Cruiser is more demanding than average for its age: 56% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give brakes, steering and seat belts a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Chrysler PT Cruiser?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Chrysler PT Cruiser in 2024: 13 years and older, 56%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Chrysler PT Cruiser MOT?
For Chrysler PT Cruiser cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (10.6% of tests vs 7.4% fleet), steering (4.1% of tests vs 2.3% fleet), seat belts (2.5% of tests vs 1.3% fleet).