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WR12 BCU

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Purple Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,464 mi
Last recorded78,464 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 BCU
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 78,464 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2021 73,483 miles

Gears hard to select

Handbrake travel long

Nearside Front Headlight level sensor detatched

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 73,483 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Gears hard to select

Handbrake travel long

Nearside Front Headlight level sensor detatched

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 67,676 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 67,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge scrubbed to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,189 miles

oil light on oil level topped up prior to test

Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 49,540 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 42,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing split and rusty allowing water ingress

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside handbrake cable outer casing split and rusty allowing water ingress

Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 34,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WR12 BCU is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Purple with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WR12 BCU, 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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WR12 BCU is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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