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PJ12 ZVN

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,246 mi
Last recorded77,246 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 ZVN
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 77,246 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 77,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 71,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust slight corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 65,695 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 57,857 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 53,406 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 51,325 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 51,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 44,897 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 37,246 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 37,246 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 30,334 miles

all tyre walls cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 21,746 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 16,761 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 ZVN is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ12 ZVN registered?

PJ12 ZVN is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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The MOT history for PJ12 ZVN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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