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OV12 FYR

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,214 mi
Last recorded57,214 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 FYR
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 57,214 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 57,214 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 57,209 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 56,537 miles

Offside Front top mounting noise

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2023 56,537 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Offside Front top mounting noise

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 54,937 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 52,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2021 52,814 miles

Rear fog lamp not working Illuminates with reverse light (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 48,345 miles

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

Suspension top mounts slightly noisy.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 39,051 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 39,051 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 35,853 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 35,853 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough strut bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged requires new valve (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 31,163 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 27,611 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 8,835 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 8,695 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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OV12 FYR is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OV12 FYR, 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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OV12 FYR is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 7 May 2012.

Is OV12 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 FYR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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