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BV13 ZYK

2013 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,666 mi
Last recorded82,666 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Chrysler Ypsilon42,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 ZYK
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 82,666 miles

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

various items corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2025 82,181 miles

Emissions unable to be completed blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

various items corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2024 72,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 72,771 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 54,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 43,449 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount noisy on steering rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and cut to outer side wall 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 43,449 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))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount noisy on steering rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and cut to outer side wall 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 30,833 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 29,581 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 28,114 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 26,216 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 26,126 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 26,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 24,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,079 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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BV13 ZYK is a 2013 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Chrysler Ypsilon models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 42,325 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 BV13 ZYK, 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 13 years old, this Chrysler Ypsilon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV13 ZYK registered?

BV13 ZYK is a 2013 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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