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SD62 MLX

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,622 mi
Last recorded101,622 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 MLX
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 101,622 miles

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

Hand brake is high, in need of adjustment or repair.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover is missing.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where joint has been welded, and is now corroding. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 101,588 miles

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

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

Hand brake is high, in need of adjustment or repair.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover is missing.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where joint has been welded, and is now corroding. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 95,448 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 95,447 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 92,292 miles

o/s/r shock slighty corrred top cover broken

Fail 12 Nov 2024 92,292 miles

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

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

o/s/r shock slighty corrred top cover broken

Pass 13 Nov 2023 82,272 miles

Coolant low

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring bump stop insecure

Offside Front Fog light not working

Fail 13 Nov 2023 82,272 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Coolant low

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring bump stop insecure

Offside Front Fog light not working

Pass 31 Oct 2022 75,453 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel. advise strip clean and adjust on rear brakes

Pass 13 Nov 2021 71,231 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 71,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 66,376 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 60,597 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 47,758 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 41,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 33,350 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,212 miles

Nearside 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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SD62 MLX is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SD62 MLX, 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 SD62 MLX registered?

SD62 MLX is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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