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DV12 LYJ

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Purple Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,165 mi
Last recorded86,165 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 LYJ
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 86,165 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 82,417 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 80,449 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 80,446 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 77,611 miles

exhaust centre section corroding

Fail 14 Feb 2022 77,608 miles

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

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

exhaust centre section corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2021 76,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 74,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 74,490 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,092 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2018 62,937 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 62,937 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 58,006 miles

Offside Front suspension upper support bearing partly seized on lock to lock inspection

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear number plate slight cracking

windscreen has damage

Pass 13 Feb 2016 45,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,003 miles

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)

Offside Rear 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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DV12 LYJ is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Purple with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DV12 LYJ, 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 DV12 LYJ registered?

DV12 LYJ is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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