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CP12 BUE

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,793 mi
Last recorded160,793 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 BUE
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 160,793 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 159,659 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 159,651 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2023 150,124 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 150,117 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 141,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded / shaft (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge / outer side wall slightly damaged

engine has a slight oil leak

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 130,853 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 115,283 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 105,644 miles

Front tyre treads getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2018 91,125 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 91,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 77,715 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2017 77,713 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,977 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

advise rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,964 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust has surface corrosion on back box .

Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,106 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside shoulder

How Reliable is the Chrysler Ypsilon?

Based on 71,515 MOT tests across 5,676 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
4,637
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
5,676
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 1,162
coil spring broken 432
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CP12 BUE is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 46,134 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chrysler Ypsilon fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 1,162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP12 BUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Ypsilon typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Chrysler Ypsilon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CP12 BUE registered?

CP12 BUE is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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