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SV62 VNX

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,621 mi
Last recorded98,621 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 VNX
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 98,621 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Light Damaged

Suspension Corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2026 98,621 miles

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

Exhaust Corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Light Damaged

Suspension Corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 90,458 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 90,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 88,784 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2023 88,544 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 88,355 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 88,352 miles

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 84,016 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 82,913 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 79,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, esp insides (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamp at rear corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2019 79,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, esp insides (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamp at rear corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 62,595 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 62,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,745 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 46,232 miles

both rear hand brake cables outer covers splitting

chips on front windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2016 46,231 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear hand brake cables outer covers splitting

chips on front windscreen

gear selector seal leaking slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,460 miles

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

exhaust tailbox clamp corroded

front exhaust clamp missing

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 VNX is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SV62 VNX, 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 SV62 VNX registered?

SV62 VNX is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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