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SA62 XEL

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,485 mi
Last recorded35,485 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 XEL
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 35,485 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 30,278 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 24,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 20,672 miles

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

both Rear brake pipes swollen at ends

both handbrake cables split and corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 20,672 miles

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

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

both Rear brake pipes swollen at ends

both handbrake cables split and corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 19,272 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake pipe swollen at ends

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Offside Rear brake pipe swollen at ends

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

both handbrake cables split and corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2021 19,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake pipe swollen at ends

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

OSF brake disc showing signs of heat damage

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake pipe swollen at ends

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

both handbrake cables split and corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 18,115 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 18,115 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 16,966 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 15,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45R16. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 14,598 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 13,400 miles

Slight blow from front joint of exhaust

Pass 23 Sep 2015 10,891 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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SA62 XEL is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SA62 XEL, 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 SA62 XEL registered?

SA62 XEL is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is SA62 XEL safe to buy?

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