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BV13 ZYS

2013 Chrysler Ypsilon

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,349 mi
Last recorded83,349 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Chrysler Ypsilon42,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 ZYS
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 83,349 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front top coil spring mounts noisy no play

Pass 14 Jan 2025 78,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 74,587 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 74,587 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front day running lamp inoperative

Pass 12 Jan 2023 69,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever is slack (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 69,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever is slack (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 64,884 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 59,903 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 59,892 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,574 miles

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 14 Jan 2020 51,143 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 39,181 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 35,511 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 11 May 2017 35,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 10 May 2016 28,169 miles

Nearside Front inner face of brake disc scored

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 10 May 2016 28,169 miles

Nearside Front inner face of brake disc scored

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted nearside rear

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 ZYS is a 2013 Chrysler Ypsilon in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZYS, 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 ZYS registered?

BV13 ZYS is a 2013 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 11 April 2013.

Is BV13 ZYS safe to buy?

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