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SW12 LNV

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,768 mi
Last recorded92,768 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 LNV
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 92,768 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 89,955 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 85,068 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 85,067 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2022 84,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 79,516 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,152 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 74,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2019 70,704 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 70,701 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 63,944 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 63,611 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Cables broken (1.1.15 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 46,925 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting noisy

Fail 12 Feb 2018 46,925 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)

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting noisy

Pass 8 Feb 2017 32,585 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,385 miles

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

Rear exhaust

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil sump & filter corroded & leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2015 20,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 20,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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SW12 LNV is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in White 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 SW12 LNV, 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 LNV is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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