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SC62 BUW

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,397 mi
Last recorded81,397 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC62 BUW
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 81,397 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 81,397 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 79,093 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 79,093 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust defect (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Advise fuel tank/exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2023 74,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in front steering and suspension

Pass 19 Sep 2022 68,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cannot assess condition all-round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 68,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cannot assess condition all-round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 63,472 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 62,201 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 62,200 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,802 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 56,777 miles

front discs corrded

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front tyre showing wear on outer edge

Fail 23 Nov 2018 56,655 miles

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

front discs corrded

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front tyre showing wear on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2017 53,891 miles

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

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

both front tyres feathered on outer edges

Pass 30 Nov 2016 45,783 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 35,656 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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 BUW is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SC62 BUW, 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 SC62 BUW registered?

SC62 BUW is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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