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FY62 VTJ

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,139 mi
Last recorded64,139 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 VTJ
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 64,139 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 64,126 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 61,951 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 61,948 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 55,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 47,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 47,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 45,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 42,591 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,862 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,879 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 38,879 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 37,394 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 34,287 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads worn

nearside front wiper split

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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FY62 VTJ is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY62 VTJ, 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 FY62 VTJ registered?

FY62 VTJ is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FY62 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 VTJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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