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SJ62 ZVG

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,594 mi
Last recorded45,594 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 ZVG
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 45,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 45,594 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 42,667 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded

general corrosion on rear suspension components

sump corroded

Fail 29 May 2025 42,667 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm in parts - worn inner (185/55/15) (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust clamp corroded

general corrosion on rear suspension components

sump corroded

Pass 29 May 2024 39,565 miles

General corrosion on rear axle and suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 37,950 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 35,385 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 May 2021 31,837 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 29,285 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 25,816 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 22,733 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 22,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction . different wheel to o/s (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 21,984 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 21,872 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 14,746 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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SJ62 ZVG is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ62 ZVG, 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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SJ62 ZVG is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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