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YR12 SPU

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,935 mi
Last recorded76,935 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 SPU
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 76,935 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 68,666 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 68,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

handbrake has little reverse travel

Pass 5 Jul 2023 64,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear peace on metal tyre tyre

handbrake has little reverse travel

Fail 3 Jul 2023 64,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear peace on metal tyre tyre

handbrake has little reverse travel

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2022 55,429 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 50,542 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 50,533 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 46,095 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 42,657 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 37,862 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 32,315 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 32,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,963 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 19,762 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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YR12 SPU is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR12 SPU, 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 YR12 SPU registered?

YR12 SPU is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is YR12 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 SPU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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