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EW08 EGW

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,534 mi
Last recorded62,534 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW08 EGW
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 62,534 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 62,534 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2025 59,111 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x 2 top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 59,111 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x 2 top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 55,985 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 55,024 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 55,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 52,396 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 52,386 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 46,126 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre low tread & cracking to sidewall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front flexi exhaust bracket broken but still secure

handbrake travel just met limits

Fail 5 Apr 2019 46,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre low tread & cracking to sidewall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front flexi exhaust bracket broken but still secure

handbrake travel just met limits

Pass 7 Mar 2018 42,863 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Top bearing is noisy when rotated.

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 41,270 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 41,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 38,513 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,067 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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EW08 EGW is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EW08 EGW, 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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EW08 EGW is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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