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SH12 VUT

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,436 mi
Last recorded78,436 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 VUT
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 78,436 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 71,919 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 63,720 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 63,601 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Boot wont open externally

Fail 6 Oct 2022 63,594 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Damaged exposing sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porus (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Heat shield lose

Central Rear Boot lid unable to open from outside

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

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

Offside Rear Tail light broken

Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,996 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 54,995 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 49,897 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 49,897 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 44,287 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 44,287 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened STRUT TOP MOUNTING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 40,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Offside Rear light unit broken but not showing white light

back box deteriating

handbrake cables split

Fail 18 May 2018 40,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Offside Rear light unit broken but not showing white light

back box deteriating

handbrake cables split

Pass 10 May 2017 33,025 miles

Both handbrake cable outer covers have split which is now exposing the cable

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Steering system slightly rough noticed during lock to lock check (2.2.D.1)

bearing inside offside front strut top mounting is rough

exhaust silencer is corroded to the second skin

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,116 miles

exhaust tail pipe/rear box corroded

offside and nearside hand brake outer cables split

offside and nearside strut top bearings slightly rough

Fail 24 May 2016 26,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside side repeater damaged

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

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

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

Offside wiper streaking on screen

exhaust tail pipe/rear box corroded

offside and nearside hand brake outer cables split

offside and nearside strut top bearings slightly rough

Pass 26 May 2015 20,957 miles

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)

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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SH12 VUT is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in White 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 SH12 VUT, 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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SH12 VUT is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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