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SD12 CXU

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,923 mi
Last recorded48,923 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 CXU
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 48,923 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 47,448 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 47,448 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2024 45,876 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 45,142 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top strut mountings starting to seize (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 44,524 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 44,524 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear wheels (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2021 41,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake travel.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. Becoming white. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 41,143 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake travel.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. Becoming white. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 36,047 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 36,047 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount point missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,323 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer slight corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2019 31,322 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

oil level low

rear exhaust silencer slight corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2018 26,198 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 26,198 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 21,063 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 21,063 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 17,454 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 17,454 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,753 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 14,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear exhaust box rusty.

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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SD12 CXU is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SD12 CXU, 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 SD12 CXU registered?

SD12 CXU is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is SD12 CXU safe to buy?

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