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RJ12 ZFA

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Bronze Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,624 mi
Last recorded56,624 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 ZFA
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 56,624 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 44,130 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 44,130 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 32,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 32,238 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 30,464 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 27,049 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 26,902 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 23,192 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 23,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 15,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2015 11,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register for test

front brake discs scored on inner surface

front brake imbalance 16%

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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RJ12 ZFA is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Bronze with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RJ12 ZFA, 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 RJ12 ZFA registered?

RJ12 ZFA is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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