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KE12 DYS

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,713 mi
Last recorded75,713 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 DYS
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 75,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2024 72,769 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 71,225 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 66,960 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 57,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension strut mount noise/judder

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 57,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension strut mount noise/judder

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 57,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

nearside front suspension strut upper mount/bearing judder/noise

Pass 10 Dec 2020 54,432 miles

Macpherson strut top mount noise

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 54,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount noise

Pass 25 Nov 2019 53,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount stiff

Pass 26 Nov 2018 51,156 miles

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

exhaust coroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 47,783 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 32,085 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 21,115 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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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KE12 DYS is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KE12 DYS, 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 KE12 DYS registered?

KE12 DYS is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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