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VN12 XZV

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,924 mi
Last recorded73,924 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 XZV
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 73,924 miles

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

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

front discs worn

front pads low

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2025 73,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

front discs worn

front pads low

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 69,288 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 69,288 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 65,337 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 61,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Strut bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Strut bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 May 2022 61,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Strut bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Strut bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 57,378 miles

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

rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 54,361 miles

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Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top strut mount (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,800 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 46,433 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,998 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,549 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,190 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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VN12 XZV is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in White with a 1,248cc diesel 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 VN12 XZV, 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 VN12 XZV registered?

VN12 XZV is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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