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SV62 VMJ

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,358 mi
Last recorded76,358 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 VMJ
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 76,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear brake drums corrroded osr+nsr

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 76,358 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear brake drums corrroded osr+nsr

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 73,612 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside/Nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil sump/Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2024 73,610 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside/Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside/Nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil sump/Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 67,331 miles

sump porous

Fail 18 Sep 2023 67,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

sump porous

Pass 15 Sep 2022 59,854 miles

sump corroded and slightly porous

Fail 15 Sep 2022 59,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

sump corroded and slightly porous

Pass 26 Aug 2021 50,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 50,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 45,222 miles

sump porous

Pass 9 Sep 2019 39,113 miles

sump slightly porous

Fail 9 Sep 2019 39,102 miles

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))

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

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

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

Offside Front strut top mounting stiff in operation

sump slightly porous

Pass 3 Sep 2018 32,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s/r shock absorber upper bush worn

Pass 30 Aug 2017 25,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 24,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 15,961 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 10,485 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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SV62 VMJ is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SV62 VMJ, 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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SV62 VMJ is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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