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SG12 BKA

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,420 mi
Last recorded63,420 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 BKA
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 63,420 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 63,417 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 60,615 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (above coil spring platforms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling (front under floor) front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front macpherson strut upper mounting/bearing slightly rough in operation

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre central band ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear fuel tank exhaust heat shield has two corroded mountings

Fail 6 Sep 2024 60,615 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing ply on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (above coil spring platforms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling (front under floor) front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front macpherson strut upper mounting/bearing slightly rough in operation

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre central band ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT on inner main tread groove and no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear fuel tank exhaust heat shield has two corroded mountings

Pass 9 Sep 2023 58,410 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 56,719 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 54,714 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 6 Oct 2020 52,307 miles

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

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 4 Oct 2019 48,616 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 48,607 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 43,337 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 43,337 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 35,388 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 35,388 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,974 miles

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

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

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)

full exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2016 41,974 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

full exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2015 19,878 miles

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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SG12 BKA is a 2012 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 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 SG12 BKA, 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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SG12 BKA is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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