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DS12 RFZ

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,849 mi
Last recorded78,849 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 RFZ
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 78,849 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2025 78,848 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 74,892 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 69,360 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 69,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 69,354 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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 12 Aug 2022 54,429 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 47,716 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 46,073 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 42,252 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 41,310 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 37,674 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s front suspension top mount noisey

o/s rear tyre worn low and perished dated 2011 185/55/15

Fail 29 May 2018 37,674 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s front suspension top mount noisey

o/s rear tyre worn low and perished dated 2011 185/55/15

Pass 12 May 2017 33,813 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 30,750 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,191 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 28,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn completely smooth on inside edge

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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DS12 RFZ is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DS12 RFZ, 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 DS12 RFZ registered?

DS12 RFZ is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is DS12 RFZ safe to buy?

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