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SC62 BUV

2013 Chrysler Ypsilon

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,196 mi
Last recorded88,196 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 Chrysler Ypsilon42,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC62 BUV
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 88,196 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 85,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 84,015 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 84,007 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 76,628 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 76,628 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,072 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 69,072 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 62,069 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 62,067 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 54,107 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 54,107 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak drive shaft seal ()

exhaust clamp corroded away

Pass 15 Dec 2016 44,568 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre near the wearbands

Pass 30 Dec 2015 33,205 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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SC62 BUV is a 2013 Chrysler Ypsilon in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2013 Chrysler Ypsilon models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 42,325 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 SC62 BUV, 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 13 years old, this Chrysler Ypsilon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SC62 BUV registered?

SC62 BUV is a 2013 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 3 January 2013.

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