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YG12 KXU

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,169 mi
Last recorded84,169 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 KXU
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 84,169 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2026 84,169 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 82,596 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 82,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 79,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 79,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 75,803 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 72,208 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 72,188 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 69,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 69,103 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,937 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 52,613 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cables sleeves (1.1.15 (a))

front exhaust bracket and rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2019 52,014 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both shock absorbers upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cables sleeves (1.1.15 (a))

front exhaust bracket and rear silencer deteriorated

offside McPherson strut bearing slightly rough

Pass 5 Jul 2018 45,031 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 45,028 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 32,424 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust Heavily Corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,558 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin + nearside front (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded / deteriorated

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

engine oil level low

Fail 10 Mar 2016 18,558 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin + nearside front (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high + nearside front (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded / deteriorated

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

engine oil level low

Pass 26 Feb 2015 10,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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YG12 KXU is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG12 KXU, 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 YG12 KXU registered?

YG12 KXU is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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