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SP61 VGR

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,066 mi
Last recorded66,066 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 VGR
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 66,066 miles

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

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 1 Dec 2022 63,273 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 63,273 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 59,241 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 59,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 57,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 57,885 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 55,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump is Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tailgate can't be opened from outside

Pass 9 Jan 2019 49,911 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 49,911 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 44,092 miles

Rear silencer outer casing corroded & coming away

slight oil leak at gearbox area

Pass 6 Jan 2017 35,853 miles

Rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2015 28,508 miles

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

Front discs slightly pitted

Front exhaust mount broken

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2015 28,508 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front discs slightly pitted

Front exhaust mount broken

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 22,207 miles

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

exhaust tailbox outer casing slightly deteriorated

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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SP61 VGR is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP61 VGR, 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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SP61 VGR is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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