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SA12 KDJ

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,864 mi
Last recorded78,864 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 KDJ
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 78,864 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 78,858 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 67,399 miles

Airbag deactivated warning sign on

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel trackrod end inner (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 58,109 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 46,038 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 46,038 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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 6 Feb 2020 40,690 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 40,690 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 32,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 32,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 24,360 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil sump pan corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 24,360 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil sump pan corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 17,181 miles

both rear shock absorber bushes perished

front brake discs pitted & corroded on inner face

front wiper blades torn slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2016 12,021 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 9,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 9,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SA12 KDJ is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA12 KDJ, 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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SA12 KDJ is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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