Chrysler Pt Cruiser (2006)
2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
CarHunch analysed 2,049 real MOT records for the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 PT Cruiser is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 70.4% against the national 80%—a concerning gap that worsens when you learn that 42.6% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point. Petrol and diesel variants perform virtually identically (both around 70%), so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.
At 51,209 miles median (58,125 average), these cars have covered typical mileage for their age, yet they're arriving at MOT stations with an average of nearly 5 failures each and a striking 29.2 advisories—suggesting widespread wear across multiple systems rather than one critical weak point. If you're considering this model, budget for remedial work before purchase and expect ongoing maintenance costs significantly above the norm for a 2006 hatchback.
What to check before buying a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 42.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (70%) | 1,432 | 70.5% | 4.89 |
| Diesel (30%) | 609 | 70.1% | 4.98 |
| LPG (0%) | 7 | 74.5% | 3.57 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 63.2% | 7 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser vehicles fall between 40,220 and 63,508 miles.
2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 316 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (18% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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