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SV12 WXY

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,679 mi
Last recorded97,679 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 WXY
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 97,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section (7.1.1 (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 77,168 miles

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

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

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

various parts of underside corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2024 76,844 miles

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

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

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

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

various parts of underside corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 67,211 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Dec 2023 67,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 53,885 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 53,547 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint 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))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,476 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,599 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 30,006 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust section badly corroded but not leaking

Fail 29 May 2019 30,006 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust section badly corroded but not leaking

Pass 17 May 2018 26,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Strut Bearing Slightly Worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 23,297 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 20,817 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 17,442 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 WXY is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in White 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 SV12 WXY, 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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SV12 WXY is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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