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VU12 WXM

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,460 mi
Last recorded57,460 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 WXM
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 57,460 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust back box corroded

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 57,459 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust back box corroded

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 54,280 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 54,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 50,268 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 50,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 42,647 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriated

Fail 5 Oct 2022 42,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriated

Pass 12 Oct 2021 36,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 31,598 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 26,236 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 24,646 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 22,930 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 22,930 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 20,996 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 18,480 miles

cracks to both front tyres

Pass 16 Mar 2015 16,174 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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VU12 WXM is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VU12 WXM, 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 VU12 WXM registered?

VU12 WXM is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is VU12 WXM safe to buy?

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