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SW12 LNR

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,005 mi
Last recorded69,005 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 LNR
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 69,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 64,459 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 60,194 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 55,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Metal Coolant Pipe On Front Of Engine Badly Corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle Beam Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s/f Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s/f Tyre Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 55,639 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested Due To Exhaust Blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Down Pipe To Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Manicat To Cylinder Head Studs Missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn O/s And N/s Rear Axle Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/s/f Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine Metal Coolant Pipe Badly Corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

Rear Gear Box Support Mount Bolts Insecure

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Front Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s/f Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s/f Tyre Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 52,434 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 52,432 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 48,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s/r Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Oil Sump Corroded And Weeping Fluid

Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust Front Flexi Pipe Worn

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/s/f Brake Disc Has Had Heat Transfer

Fail 22 Oct 2020 48,600 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush O/s And N/s Rear (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s/r Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Oil Sump Corroded And Weeping Fluid

Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust Front Flexi Pipe Worn

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/s/f Brake Disc Has Had Heat Transfer

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,998 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 24,576 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 17,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 12,219 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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SW12 LNR is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW12 LNR, 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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SW12 LNR is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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