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HJ12 NZU

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,525 mi
Last recorded79,525 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 NZU
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 79,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Sound deadening under bonnet loose, but not likely to fall off.

Pass 19 Feb 2025 77,530 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 77,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2024 75,223 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 75,223 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 72,827 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 72,827 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 70,115 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear both rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 10 Mar 2022 70,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 7 May 2021 65,597 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut noisy

Offside Front Macpherson strut noisy

Rear exhaust box perished

Pass 3 Jun 2020 60,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2020 60,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2019 53,413 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut to outer wall

both rear axle bushes have slight play

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 46,737 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2017 45,218 miles

Central Rear Outer high level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Inner nsr exhaust box outer skin rusty not blowing

Pass 13 May 2016 41,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cut to side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cut to side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 36,388 miles

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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HJ12 NZU is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ12 NZU, 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 HJ12 NZU registered?

HJ12 NZU is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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