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RK62 UPE

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,996 mi
Last recorded78,996 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 UPE
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 78,996 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 78,989 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Riping (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 74,857 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Some flat spots/distortion to inner rim lip. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage/cuts to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing to edges. Bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Some flat spots/distortion to inner rim lip. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Some flat spots/distortion to inner rim lip. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 74,851 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Cable split in to two. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Some flat spots/distortion to inner rim lip. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage/cuts to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing to edges. Bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer cable split. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Some flat spots/distortion to inner rim lip. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Some flat spots/distortion to inner rim lip. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 71,352 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 64,767 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 64,300 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 61,423 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 61,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 59,170 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 56,630 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 48,317 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 33,230 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges and also have cuts in tread (unable to see cords) - recommend replace

Fail 4 Oct 2017 33,230 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges and also have cuts in tread (unable to see cords) - recommend replace

Pass 24 Aug 2016 20,851 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 16,070 miles

2x child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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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RK62 UPE is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RK62 UPE, 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 RK62 UPE registered?

RK62 UPE is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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