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BK12 WJX

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,086 mi
Last recorded74,086 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 WJX
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 74,086 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2025 74,086 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 70,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split in middle (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 69,230 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 69,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracking on outer edge

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 66,052 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2022 66,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2021 62,139 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 62,139 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 59,068 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,081 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 53,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,027 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 40,478 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,033 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,840 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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BK12 WJX is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK12 WJX, 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 BK12 WJX registered?

BK12 WJX is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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