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KY12 KNL

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,944 mi
Last recorded54,944 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 KNL
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 54,944 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 54,076 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded at strut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 49,378 miles

o/s front lower spring seat corroded at shock absorber

Pass 27 Oct 2022 42,191 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 42,191 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 38,013 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 33,749 miles

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 27,154 miles

Accident damage to front of vehicle

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front registration plate poorly secured

Front suspension top mounts noisy

High parking brake travel

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 27,154 miles

Accident damage to front of vehicle

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front registration plate poorly secured

Front suspension top mounts noisy

High parking brake travel

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 26,374 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,163 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 17,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,523 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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KY12 KNL is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KY12 KNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY12 KNL registered?

KY12 KNL is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is KY12 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 KNL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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