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DU62 AEA

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,435 mi
Last recorded64,435 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 AEA
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 64,435 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 61,067 miles

Parking brake cables in poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2024 61,062 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible Front and rear (0.1 (b))

2Ltrs oil added to engine before carrying out emissions test

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake also been hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake cables in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,813 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 57,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 54,518 miles

Auxiliary belt damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil sump corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 25 Aug 2022 54,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Auxiliary belt damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil sump corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2021 49,944 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 49,943 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 45,473 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 40,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 40,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,050 miles

Both rear shockers bushes slight wear

Pass 30 Aug 2017 30,166 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/F tyre worn low on edges of the tread

Offside front wiper smearing screen

Pass 17 Aug 2016 24,548 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has splits in side wall no ply or cord showing time of test

Fail 17 Aug 2016 24,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre has splits in side wall no ply or cord showing time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,501 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 19,364 miles

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

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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DU62 AEA is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DU62 AEA, 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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DU62 AEA is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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