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MW61 GJY

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Bronze Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,008 mi
Last recorded76,008 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 GJY
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 76,008 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 72,287 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 71,952 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 71,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 67,161 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides os and ns (5.2.3 (e))

Front shockers both sides os and ns

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides os and ns (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 63,718 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 63,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 63,393 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 60,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 60,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 57,360 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 53,571 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 51,707 miles

Coolant bottle empty/leaking

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 42,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 34,123 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 25,201 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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MW61 GJY is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Bronze with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW61 GJY, 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 MW61 GJY registered?

MW61 GJY is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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