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WV61 VPY

2011 Chrysler Ypsilon

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,281 mi
Last recorded99,281 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Chrysler Ypsilon49,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 VPY
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 99,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor sump and sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2026 99,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor sump and sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2025 94,520 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 90,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 18 Feb 2023 86,397 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 86,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 82,110 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 81,437 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 79,244 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 79,243 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 76,306 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin require investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 76,304 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin require investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 71,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,627 miles

Advise engine auxiliary belt worn and splitting.

Advise engine oil sump corroded and leaking.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear connection leaking. middle section corroded. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension top mount bearing worn and rough when rotating.

Offside Front Tyre low on inside.

Fail 23 Sep 2017 67,627 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Advise engine auxiliary belt worn and splitting.

Advise engine oil sump corroded and leaking.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear connection leaking. middle section corroded. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension top mount bearing worn and rough when rotating.

Offside Front Tyre low on inside.

Pass 27 Aug 2016 62,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 61,866 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 48,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 48,511 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid added (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,963 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 34,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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WV61 VPY is a 2011 Chrysler Ypsilon in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WV61 VPY, 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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WV61 VPY is a 2011 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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