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GU12 TVC

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,228 mi
Last recorded24,228 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 TVC
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 24,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 16,755 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2023 16,579 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2023 16,579 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2022 16,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroding/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 16,275 miles

Front brake discs have some corrosion/pitting

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover weak with corrosion.

Pass 5 Mar 2020 16,119 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 15,973 miles

passenger airbag turned off

Pass 13 Mar 2018 15,553 miles

air bag light on < 2 >

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

rear box exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2017 13,030 miles

Coolant leak from expanion bottle ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 13,009 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment noise on manoeuvering side by side (2.5.A.1c)

Coolant leak from expanion bottle ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 9,649 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 9,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 6,703 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 6,519 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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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GU12 TVC is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 GU12 TVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU12 TVC?

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What year was GU12 TVC registered?

GU12 TVC is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is GU12 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 TVC 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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