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YM12 HNJ

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,051 mi
Last recorded60,051 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 HNJ
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 60,051 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 60,051 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 56,771 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 53,529 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 53,529 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 49,719 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2022 45,136 miles

Front both tyres scrubbing shoulder on inner edges

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2022 45,136 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front both tyres scrubbing shoulder on inner edges

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2021 41,496 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2020 38,651 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 34,109 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3.5mm

handbrake travel long/reserve little

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 30,435 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm and feathered on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 30,435 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm and feathered on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,079 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 26,079 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 21,763 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Just starting to become unbonded (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,056 miles

both outer handbrake cables split/corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 18,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both outer handbrake cables split/corroded

o/s/f tyre scrubbed off on inner edge bald

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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YM12 HNJ is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM12 HNJ, 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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YM12 HNJ is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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