Does the Chrysler PT fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Chrysler PT records 41.72 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 30.99 expected for a car of the same age mix: more than expected for its class and age (+10.73, 95% interval +9.86 to +11.59). It ranks 51 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
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What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Chrysler PT is “A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn”, recorded 4,265 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4,265 | 19.94 |
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 915 | 4.28 |
| A suspension component missing, likely to become detached or directional stability impaired | 781 | 3.65 |
| A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 670 | 3.13 |
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 554 | 2.59 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,390 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Chrysler PT gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
28.3% of Chrysler PT MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12.1 months and 3,326 miles later (5,830 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,830 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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