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SP62 VDL

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,630 mi
Last recorded94,630 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 VDL
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 94,630 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE SUMP CORRODED AND LEEKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 94,630 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE SUMP CORRODED AND LEEKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 84,829 miles

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

heat shield at tank insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2023 84,828 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

heat shield at tank insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2022 81,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear light cracked

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2022 81,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively motor/wiper rack faulty (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear light cracked

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2021 77,617 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

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

exhaust system deteriorating

windscreen wiper operation slightly faulty/juddering

Fail 22 Oct 2021 77,616 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

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

exhaust system deteriorating

windscreen wiper operation slightly faulty/juddering

Pass 21 Oct 2020 75,049 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating + clamps missing/corroded but secure

fuel tank heatshield slightly insecure

rear service brake could be more even when applied

Pass 18 Sep 2019 70,637 miles

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

coolant stains/leak at radiator

Fail 16 Sep 2019 70,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + soft + badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

coolant stains/leak at radiator

Pass 18 Sep 2018 60,862 miles

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

all tyres cracked

all tyres wearing slightly on edges

both front wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,692 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2017 51,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant level low

exhaust back box clamp missing

nearside front brake disc slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,756 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + almost through to ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + almost through to ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant level low

Fail 9 Sep 2015 28,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + almost through to ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + almost through to ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant level low

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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SP62 VDL 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 58.8%.

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 SP62 VDL, 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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SP62 VDL is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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