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VN12 XZY

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,973 mi
Last recorded86,973 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 XZY
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 86,973 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 79,578 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 71,558 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 71,186 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 63,252 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 54,370 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 54,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 44,354 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 35,906 miles

BOTH HANDBRAKE CABLES OUTER CASING SPLIT

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 31 Oct 2018 26,847 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 19 Dec 2017 20,998 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 17,985 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2016 17,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2016 17,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45x16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 14,417 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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VN12 XZY is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VN12 XZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN12 XZY registered?

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

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The MOT history for VN12 XZY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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