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SB62 HGJ

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,069 mi
Last recorded66,069 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 HGJ
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 66,069 miles

all underside heavily coated in underseal

Pass 4 Mar 2025 63,224 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 57,197 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 57,197 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Handbrake efficiency 17%

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))

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

Offside handbrake reading low

Pass 24 Nov 2022 47,798 miles

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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 47,798 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 38,725 miles

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 38,725 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 26,837 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 26,834 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine oil sump corroded/porous

Pass 11 Dec 2019 23,536 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 23,522 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Park brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Dec 2018 19,699 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 19,524 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 16,514 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 13,507 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 13,373 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 13,306 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 9,951 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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SB62 HGJ is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SB62 HGJ, 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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SB62 HGJ is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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