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PJ12 XCO

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,349 mi
Last recorded105,349 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 105,349 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

It appears as far as can be seen through the brake reservoir that the colour of the fluid might indicate the wrong type of fluid present?

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front DRL is inoperative

Offside Front headlamp aim is set at the upper limit of 0.5%

The radiator is insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2024 99,307 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 99,307 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 98,918 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 97,258 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front discs worn and corroded

both front top strut mount bearing feel rough when rotated

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Jul 2022 86,435 miles

Offside Front tyre tread wearing uneven outside edge worn smooth

Fail 13 Jul 2022 86,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread wearing uneven outside edge worn smooth

handbrake lever has excessive travel

Pass 8 Jul 2021 74,987 miles

Nearside Front day running lamp on

Pass 10 Jul 2020 67,153 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,736 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 51,766 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 43,573 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,262 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 33,262 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,690 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 24,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XCO is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Red with a 1,242cc 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 PJ12 XCO, 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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PJ12 XCO is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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