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HJ62 XCL

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,793 mi
Last recorded101,793 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 XCL
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 101,793 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 99,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 88,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 88,797 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front day time running light inop

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 82,635 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 82,635 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 78,269 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR LOW

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 78,269 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SHOULDER (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR LOW

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 65,478 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 May 2021 65,474 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2020 60,590 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 51,986 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 43,113 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 43,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,476 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint and clamp corroded

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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HJ62 XCL is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ62 XCL, 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 HJ62 XCL registered?

HJ62 XCL is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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