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SD12 VCX

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Bronze Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,273 mi
Last recorded112,273 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 VCX
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 112,273 miles

Engine sump pan corroded.

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

Front Subframe corroded but not excessively.

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 112,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine sump pan corroded.

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

Front Subframe corroded but not excessively.

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 109,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 109,053 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 103,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 103,185 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 92,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

The exhaust hangers are corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2021 82,440 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 82,440 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2020 75,564 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 70,228 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 70,225 miles

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

advise play in o/s/f top strutt mount

Pass 7 Jan 2019 67,279 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2019 67,278 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 55,580 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread startng to de laminate (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded and split

the engine oil sump pan is corroded and starting to leak at corroded areas

Pass 19 Dec 2016 46,300 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 38,133 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 38,132 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both handbrake cables outer casings split and showing sigs of deterioration

Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,286 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust slight deteriorated

slight seepage of oil at gearbox

Fail 26 Mar 2015 29,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust slight deteriorated

slight seepage of oil at gearbox

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 VCX is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Bronze with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VCX, 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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SD12 VCX is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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