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YB12 MSV

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,178 mi
Last recorded71,178 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 MSV
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 71,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 71,170 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 66,407 miles

Front number plate, small cracks

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal, slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 66,351 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front number plate, small cracks

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal, slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 62,614 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 60,290 miles

Front Exhaust mounting corroded

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 8 Jan 2019 57,946 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 57,946 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 53,033 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 34,888 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 43,888 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 32,993 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 28,987 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 28,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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YB12 MSV is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 875cc 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 YB12 MSV, 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 YB12 MSV registered?

YB12 MSV is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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