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SM12 ZWC

2012 Chrysler Delta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,106 mi
Last recorded91,106 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Delta64,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 ZWC
MakeChrysler
ModelDelta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 91,106 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 87,961 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld around joint failed and leaking, risk of fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective weld at central joint cracked, rear clamp missing and full system including mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn/damaged (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle and mounting plates corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rubber suspension bushes perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2023 84,065 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 Aug 2023 84,064 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Aug 2022 79,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,338 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 75,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,565 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 70,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor not in stow position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod excessive play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 70,020 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jul 2019 70,020 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 60,267 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 49,210 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 49,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 35,233 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 19,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Chrysler Delta?

Based on 11,614 MOT tests across 900 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,690
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
900
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 109
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SM12 ZWC is a 2012 Chrysler Delta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Chrysler Delta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 64,978 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 Delta fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM12 ZWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Delta typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Chrysler Delta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM12 ZWC is a 2012 Chrysler Delta, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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