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SE13 DCV

2013 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,235 mi
Last recorded67,235 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Chrysler Ypsilon42,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE13 DCV
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 67,235 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 67,232 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 64,730 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 64,730 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 61,500 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 57,492 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 57,490 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,248 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 50,826 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 50,825 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 47,281 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 43,693 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 42,286 miles

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

Oil leak from engine sump ()

suggest tracking with new tyres due to uneven wear

tyre kit sealant exp 07/2017

Fail 24 Apr 2018 42,283 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak from engine sump ()

suggest tracking with new tyres due to uneven wear

tyre kit sealant exp 07/2017

Pass 1 May 2017 36,920 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 36,917 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak GEAR BOX AREA ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust clamp missing but exhaust still secure

Pass 29 Jul 2016 31,050 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (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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SE13 DCV is a 2013 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SE13 DCV, 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 SE13 DCV registered?

SE13 DCV is a 2013 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is SE13 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE13 DCV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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