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PK12 AEL

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,595 mi
Last recorded53,595 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 AEL
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 53,595 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2024 50,594 miles

Central Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45R16 84V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 50,571 miles

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

Central Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45R16 84V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 50,559 miles

Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 43,504 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 36,043 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 36,042 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 27,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 21,431 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 16,813 miles

Offside Front strut top mtg

Pass 9 Mar 2018 14,718 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 12,967 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2016 11,012 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 9,067 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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PK12 AEL is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PK12 AEL, 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 PK12 AEL registered?

PK12 AEL is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is PK12 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK12 AEL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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