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VU12 WXO

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,861 mi
Last recorded97,861 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 WXO
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 97,861 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 91,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 91,214 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides noise (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 83,936 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 75,676 miles

rear exhaust outer skin is corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2023 75,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust outer skin is corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2022 66,601 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 55,019 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 55,019 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 41,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 25,237 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 15,849 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 10,440 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 8,019 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 5,470 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 WXO 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 80%.

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 VU12 WXO, 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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VU12 WXO is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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