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PJ61 LVD

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,932 mi
Last recorded145,932 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 LVD
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 145,932 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 145,931 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 141,904 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 137,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 134,375 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 131,427 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 131,426 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 117,516 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 117,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation snapped (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 99,125 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 80,681 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 80,681 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp corrodid/insecure (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 64,133 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 48,578 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 48,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 32,349 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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PJ61 LVD is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PJ61 LVD, 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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PJ61 LVD is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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