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FY62 VTC

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,238 mi
Last recorded126,238 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 VTC
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 126,238 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet release handle broken

both day time running light inop

both rear bump stops are loose

Fail 28 Oct 2025 126,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hood release handle defective

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 115,166 miles

Nearside Rear bump stops broken and sat in coil spring mounts

Offside Rear bump stops broken and sat in coil spring mounts

Pass 20 Oct 2023 103,093 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Oct 2023 103,087 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 91,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 91,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level below minimum, topped up 2 litres...

Pass 7 Oct 2021 84,553 miles

both handbrake cables split and rusty...

Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,319 miles

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

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

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

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

front inner pads look low

Pass 24 Oct 2019 68,997 miles

engine oil level below minimum, topped up 1 litre...

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 16 Oct 2019 68,891 miles

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

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

engine oil level below minimum, topped up 1 litre...

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 18 Oct 2018 59,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 50,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unable to see front pads due to steel wheels being fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 39,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 30,767 miles

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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FY62 VTC is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Red with a 1,242cc 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 FY62 VTC, 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 FY62 VTC registered?

FY62 VTC is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is FY62 VTC safe to buy?

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