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GV61 JXY

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Bronze Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,362 mi
Last recorded100,362 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 JXY
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 100,362 miles

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch requires attention. (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch requires attention (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 100,362 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch requires attention. (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch requires attention (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 95,481 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 92,194 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 92,004 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working bulb holder missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55R15 82V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and worn more outer (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 88,086 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear exhaust silencer out skin corroding and delaminating

Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,906 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroding

Road wheel slightly distorted all road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 76,145 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

damage to nearside rear light unit

Pass 5 Jun 2019 68,730 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroding

Road wheel slightly distorted all four wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,112 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,178 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 51,178 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,432 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear lamp unit damaged and condensated

Pass 10 Feb 2015 30,713 miles

nearside rear lamp unit damaged and condensated

Fail 29 Jan 2015 30,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear lamp unit damaged and condensated

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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GV61 JXY is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Bronze 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 GV61 JXY, 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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GV61 JXY is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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