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PJ12 UMA

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 UMA
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,244 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,420 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 75,419 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 73,129 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 69,263 miles

All exhaust system corroded and flexi pipe damaged.

Both rear tyres have slight damage on outer sidewalls, as if tyres have been under inflated during normal road use. Keep pressure checked.

Front Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox to exhaust mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective u bolt broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective u bolt missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2019 69,263 miles

Exhaust system insecure Due to several faulty mountings. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Led bulb flashing when on. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All exhaust system corroded and flexi pipe damaged.

Both rear tyres have slight damage on outer sidewalls, as if tyres have been under inflated during normal road use. Keep pressure checked.

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Check tracking.

Coolant low.

Front Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox to exhaust mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective u bolt broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective u bolt missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 62,495 miles

slight play in both rear shocker top bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2017 57,853 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 57,850 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Air filter housing insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2016 54,040 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 54,032 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel to high (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 44,983 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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PJ12 UMA is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ12 UMA, 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 PJ12 UMA registered?

PJ12 UMA is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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