2007 Chrysler-Jeep Pt Cruiser — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Pt Cruiser passed 69.7% of its 888 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 26.8% of the time, so this is 3.5pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (14.9%) and suspension (14.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, track rod end and pins and bushes — headlamp aim alone was recorded 79 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 24.4% in the 0-30k band and 33.3% in the 120-150k band, a 8.9-point spread.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 39.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 32.8% in 2021 to 26.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.9% | 132 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.8% | 131 |
| 3 | Brakes | 13.9% | 123 |
| 4 | Steering | 7.2% | 64 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.3% | 38 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.0% | 36 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 79 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 72 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 72 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 56 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 50 |
| 6 | Linkage | 43 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 39.4% | 350 |
| 2 | Suspension | 39.0% | 346 |
| 3 | Tyres | 27.3% | 242 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 17.8% | 158 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 16.7% | 148 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.3% | 127 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 41 | 24.4% |
| 30-60k | 271 | 26.6% |
| 60-90k | 320 | 30.9% |
| 90-120k | 218 | 33.9% |
| 120-150k | 33 | 33.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 696 | 29.0% |
| Diesel | 181 | 34.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 247 | 32.8% |
| 2022 | 220 | 31.8% |
| 2023 | 170 | 28.8% |
| 2024 | 139 | 28.1% |
| 2025 | 112 | 26.8% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Pt Cruiser
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 14.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (14.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (14.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (13.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Pt Cruisers pass their MOT?
69.7% of the 888 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Pt Cruiser MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Pt Cruiser?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.9% of tests, followed by suspension (14.8%).
Does the 2007 Pt Cruiser get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 24.4% in the 0-30k band to 33.3% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 888 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.