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SC12 ZGX

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Bronze Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,077 mi
Last recorded94,077 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 ZGX
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 94,077 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 86,927 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 86,702 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 83,827 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 79,215 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 79,215 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 71,748 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 65,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded middle box and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

gear box mount slightly defected

handbrake leaver slightly high

Pass 9 Nov 2017 57,046 miles

Engine oil low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI & SILENCER (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 57,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively FLAPPY (8.2.2)

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

Coolant level below minimum level

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI & SILENCER (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

No engine oil

Pass 4 Nov 2016 66,904 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 66,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 22,705 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 22,705 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 21,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SC12 ZGX is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Bronze with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SC12 ZGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC12 ZGX registered?

SC12 ZGX is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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The MOT history for SC12 ZGX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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