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SP62 VEL

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,505 mi
Last recorded75,505 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 VEL
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 75,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 73,680 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 73,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 67,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 67,288 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

alternator seized

Pass 20 Aug 2020 60,072 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 60,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 50,693 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2019 50,693 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail noisy on turning (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2018 46,385 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 39,714 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 39,713 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 33,685 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 28,228 miles

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 VEL is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

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

Is SP62 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 VEL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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