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SW12 LOJ

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,607 mi
Last recorded60,607 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 60,607 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front steel wheel corroded at back

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steel wheel corroded at back

Offside Rear brake noisy during roller brake test

fuel tank heat shield not fully secured

general suspension and under body surface corrosion

Pass 14 May 2025 60,146 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front road wheel corroded at back of wheel

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front road wheel corroded at back of wheel

Offside Rear brake slightly noisy when operated in roller brake tester

Offside Rear road wheel corroded at back of wheel

fuel tank heat shield not fully secured

general surface corrosion to under body and suspension

Pass 21 May 2024 59,716 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 59,715 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust clamp insecuer

Fail 5 Apr 2024 59,647 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 56,811 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front exhaust clamp heavily corroded

sump poros

Fail 5 Apr 2023 56,811 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front exhaust clamp heavily corroded

sump poros

Pass 4 Apr 2022 53,759 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 50,175 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 47,555 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 47,555 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 37,183 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 37,183 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive NSF gearbox seal driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front and rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 27 Jun 2018 33,217 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 26,487 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 20,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 14,983 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 14,983 miles

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

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

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

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 LOJ 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 LOJ, 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 LOJ is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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