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HK12 SYV

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,300 mi
Last recorded93,300 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 SYV
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 93,300 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 93,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2024 88,687 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 85,590 miles

Both front shock absorbers top bearings rough

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recheck front pads in a six months (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Damage offside rear light unit

Nearside Handbrake cable in poor condition

Rear exhaust clamp missing exhaust still secure

Fail 30 Aug 2023 85,590 miles

Both front shock absorbers top bearings rough

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recheck front pads in a six months (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Damage offside rear light unit

Nearside Handbrake cable in poor condition

Rear exhaust clamp missing exhaust still secure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 79,156 miles

Both front shock absorbers top bearings rough

Nearside Front Day time light not working

Nearside Handbrake cable poor condition

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing exhaust still secure

Pass 24 Aug 2021 74,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp missing but not effecting security of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 67,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 67,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 59,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 53,806 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear tyre side wall deteriorating

Fail 22 Aug 2018 53,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear tyre side wall deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2017 42,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracks in tread & slight cut on outer wall

Fail 4 Aug 2017 42,927 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance sharp edges (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre cracks in tread & slight cut on outer wall

Pass 15 Aug 2016 35,337 miles

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2016 35,337 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,762 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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HK12 SYV 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 64.7%.

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 HK12 SYV, 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 HK12 SYV registered?

HK12 SYV is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is HK12 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 SYV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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