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CV62 LXN

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,959 mi
Last recorded85,959 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 LXN
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 85,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 80,899 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 80,830 miles

Exhaust system insecure unable to test emissions (detatched at flexi and back box) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 76,754 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust repairs to system corroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 76,754 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust repairs to system corroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 74,869 miles

exhaust has undergone repair

Fail 30 May 2022 74,869 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust has undergone repair

Pass 5 Jun 2021 73,616 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,821 miles

Front Inner tyres worn thin

Nearside Front aim slightly high

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust clamps missing [front and rear]

slight corrosion on suspension components

Fail 20 Oct 2020 71,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner tyres worn thin

Nearside Front aim slightly high

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust clamps missing [front and rear]

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 24 Apr 2019 66,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Fail 23 Apr 2019 66,579 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,270 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 62,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,661 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 52,661 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CV62 LXN is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CV62 LXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV62 LXN registered?

CV62 LXN is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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