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SA13 RNV

2013 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,378 mi
Last recorded83,378 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Chrysler Ypsilon42,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA13 RNV
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 83,378 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 83,363 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 79,916 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 79,849 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer insecure to flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 75,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 71,220 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

handbrake little reserve travel

Fail 18 Mar 2023 70,989 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake needs adjustment

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 65,593 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 65,592 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside rear and offside rear shock absorbers have excessive wear to top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear tyre is cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre is worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 61,087 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mountings stiff in operation lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge New tyre rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive On engine New Sump Rqd (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in outer tread area on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 61,086 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin New brake pads rqd (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mountings stiff in operation lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge New tyre rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive On engine New Sump Rqd (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in outer tread area on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 57,632 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bushes worn on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 57,632 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bushes worn on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 49,803 miles

cannot see inner brake pads

general corrosion

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres worn low on inside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 32,150 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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SA13 RNV is a 2013 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Chrysler Ypsilon models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 42,325 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 SA13 RNV, 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 13 years old, this Chrysler Ypsilon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA13 RNV is a 2013 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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