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SB62 HGU

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,904 mi
Last recorded73,904 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 HGU
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 73,904 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 71,710 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2023 71,003 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 71,003 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 70,178 miles

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

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2022 70,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2021 61,373 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 58,574 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 58,574 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 56,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1855515 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 56,749 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1855515 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 54,043 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 54,043 miles

Exhaust Clamp Corroded Rear

Exhaust Clamp Missing Front

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

Rear Wiper Torn

Fail 2 Apr 2019 54,043 miles

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

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

Rear Wiper Torn

Exhaust Clamp Corroded Rear

Exhaust Clamp Missing Front

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 54,020 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust clamp misisng

rear exhaust clamp broken

rear wiper torn

sump corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,904 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,216 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 23,164 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 23,168 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 17,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer sleeve split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2015 17,602 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer sleeve split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded

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 HGU is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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