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SB12 UKE

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,098 mi
Last recorded87,098 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 UKE
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 87,098 miles

covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

Fail 28 May 2026 87,096 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 29 May 2025 85,653 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 27 Mar 2025 85,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2024 85,057 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 84,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 68,190 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 68,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,098 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 51,732 miles

Driver's door is damaged but door opens and closes readily and edges not considered dangerous.

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 51,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 41,658 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 41,658 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 33,150 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 33,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2015 18,839 miles

2 front wipers advised juddering

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SB12 UKE is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc diesel 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 SB12 UKE, 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 SB12 UKE registered?

SB12 UKE is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is SB12 UKE safe to buy?

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