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MR04 ARC

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,903 mi
Last recorded71,903 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR04 ARC
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 71,903 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 66,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 58,491 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 53,593 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 49,935 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 49,483 miles

Coolant leak Coolant leak from radiator side. ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mounting bush deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 49,482 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Coolant leak from radiator side. ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel too high. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 47,518 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 47,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 37,436 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 37,326 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2016 29,088 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 29,088 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 23,129 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,782 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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MR04 ARC is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Blue 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 MR04 ARC, 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 MR04 ARC registered?

MR04 ARC is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is MR04 ARC safe to buy?

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