MOT failure data · 2025
Chrysler PT MOT problems
Across every Chrysler PT that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, on 7.36% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 25.06%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Chrysler PT MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.36% |
| 2 | Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension | 6.3% |
| 3 | Service brake performance excessively binding | Brakes | 4.23% |
| 4 | Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault | Brakes | 3.72% |
| 5 | Component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | Suspension | 3.4% |
| 6 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.36% |
| 7 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 3.17% |
| 8 | Track rod end ball joint has excessive play | Steering | 3.13% |
| 9 | Linkage missing | Suspension | 2.8% |
| 10 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 2.67% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Chrysler PT, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Chrysler PT buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Chrysler PT?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Chrysler PT MOT FAQs
What does a Chrysler PT most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Chrysler PT cars failing their 2025 MOT was "headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect", appearing on 7.36% of failure items.
Does this mean my Chrysler PT will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Chrysler PT that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Chrysler PT passed 61.14% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Chrysler PT's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Chrysler PT MOT pass rate · used Chrysler PT buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.