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VN12 YAH

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,748 mi
Last recorded132,748 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 132,748 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside headlamp mount broken

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 128,058 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 122,490 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 117,812 miles

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 sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 113,580 miles

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

Rear exhaust box poor outer skin

Pass 17 Jul 2020 109,209 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 103,042 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust rear box outer skin corroded and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded and worn on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 103,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust rear box outer skin corroded and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded and worn on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 96,832 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 81,882 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear back box outer skin rusted

Pass 21 May 2016 64,249 miles

backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 49,419 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 49,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 YAH is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YAH, 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 YAH registered?

VN12 YAH is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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