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VN61 OLJ

2011 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,948 mi
Last recorded44,948 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Chrysler Ypsilon49,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 OLJ
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 44,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2024 41,838 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2024 41,838 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2024 41,790 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits See emissions print out (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Broken mounts (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working In wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing split allowing water and dirt ingress (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing split allowing water and dirt ingress (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 38,850 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 36,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 33,799 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 33,799 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 31,152 miles

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded/deteriorated

front macpherson strut upper mount/bearing rough in operation, both sides

Pass 21 Nov 2019 28,547 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 24,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 21,078 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 17,970 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 14,787 miles

knocking from steering when rocked side to side

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front shock absorber has roughness at the upper attachment bearing/mount

Pass 24 Nov 2014 12,015 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre 195/45/16v

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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VN61 OLJ is a 2011 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Chrysler Ypsilon models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 49,266 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 VN61 OLJ, 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 15 years old, this Chrysler Ypsilon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN61 OLJ registered?

VN61 OLJ is a 2011 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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