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VU12 WXY

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,828 mi
Last recorded118,828 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 WXY
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 118,828 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 105,536 miles

Handbrake lever high requires adjustment

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 105,536 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever high requires adjustment

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 94,594 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Sump very corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 84,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 73,158 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 58,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 58,058 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,520 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,188 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 48,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 40,531 miles

Front Discs corroded!

Pass 12 May 2015 32,161 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 WXY is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WXY, 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 VU12 WXY registered?

VU12 WXY is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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