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SV12 WXU

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Bronze Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,038 mi
Last recorded66,038 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 WXU
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 66,038 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre un repairable 185/55/15 ()

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

Pass 24 May 2024 59,037 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 51,640 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2023 51,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

axle corroded

both front shocks are wet

Pass 14 Apr 2022 42,791 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 40,426 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 38,085 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 35,564 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s & o/s outer sleeve breaking up (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s feathered on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tailbox deteriorated slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2019 35,562 miles

Central Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s & o/s outer sleeve breaking up (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front top shock bearing slightly rough

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s feathered on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tailbox deteriorated slightly

handbrake has little reserve travel

handbrake only met required %

Pass 14 Mar 2018 32,543 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

cental exhaust heat sheild insecure

exhaust tailbox deteriorated slightly

n/s & o/s front tyres feathered on edges

n/s & o/s handbrake cables outer sleeves breaking up

Pass 20 Mar 2017 30,253 miles

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2017 30,253 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear N/S rear tyre slightly perished between treads

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2016 28,148 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 28,132 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 20,632 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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SV12 WXU is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Bronze with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SV12 WXU, 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 SV12 WXU registered?

SV12 WXU is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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