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SA12 KYV

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 KYV
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 35,111 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping/wet on limit (5.3.2 (b))

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

front brake pad starting to get lower

Fail 4 Dec 2024 35,111 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components suspension arm bent (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping/wet on limit (5.3.2 (b))

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

front brake pad starting to get lower

Pass 1 Nov 2023 31,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated+leaking on LIMIT,advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose on limit (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +slightly uneven treadwear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 27,971 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 25,887 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 25,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing Bolt broken where shocker attaches with hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer handbrake cable casing slightly damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp missing between centre pipe and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 24,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 22,069 miles

Front exhaust clamp missing

Pass 19 Apr 2018 20,919 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 18,810 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 16,029 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 11,159 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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SA12 KYV is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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The MOT history for SA12 KYV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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