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SV62 WVK

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,550 mi
Last recorded79,550 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 WVK
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 79,550 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective hitting pillar not correctly positioned (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 79,550 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective hitting pillar not correctly positioned (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 75,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened top mount bearing twanging (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective not positioned correctly and hitting door pillar (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 70,217 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 70,217 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp missing/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount bearing twanging (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 66,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple brake pipes swollen, corrosion under paint which will need inspected further. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Earth strap from chassis to gearbox is corroded and frayed. (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front CV boot has small pinhole in it which is leaking grease.

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount bearing quite jerky when turning wheel. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 66,548 miles

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Handbrake lever comes up around 8 clicks before any braking effort. (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple brake pipes swollen, corrosion under paint which will need inspected further. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Earth strap from chassis to gearbox is corroded and frayed. (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front CV boot has small pinhole in it which is leaking grease.

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount bearing quite jerky when turning wheel. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 62,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have sections where they are swollen due to corrosion under the plastic covering. Advise a full inspection. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex-pipe has slight leak, would advise fix as emissions only just passed. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly bubbled and also been bent. (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end dust covers burst. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV joint boot has small hole in it allowing grease to escape.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Dust cover burst, most likely caused the ball joint to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 62,792 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have sections where they are swollen due to corrosion under the plastic covering. Advise a full inspection. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex-pipe has slight leak, would advise fix as emissions only just passed. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on inside of both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly bubbled and also been bent. (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end dust covers burst. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV joint boot has small hole in it allowing grease to escape.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Dust cover burst, most likely caused the ball joint to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,044 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 58,039 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 55,497 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front outer cv boot slightly damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2018 53,496 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine oil sump corroded

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front outer cv boot slightly damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2017 43,307 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 36,592 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,468 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 WVK is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WVK, 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 WVK is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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