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SP62 VDX

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,039 mi
Last recorded80,039 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 VDX
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 80,039 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 80,039 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 76,460 miles

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

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 30 Mar 2021 76,460 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jan 2020 69,169 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 69,167 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc has heat damage from brake bind

Offside Front strut top mount bearing sticking should be replaced before it fails

Pass 31 Jan 2019 61,806 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 61,806 miles

Exhaust system insecure Both exhaust clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump and filter porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 55,311 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 55,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2017 44,150 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 44,150 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 34,943 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer hand brake cables deteriorated

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 17 May 2016 34,909 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front - uneven wear (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer hand brake cables deteriorated

items removed from drivers view prior to test

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 VDX is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VDX, 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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What year was SP62 VDX registered?

SP62 VDX is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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