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YR12 SPX

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Bronze Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

49,209 mi
Last recorded49,209 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 SPX
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 49,209 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to suspension components

Fail 22 Oct 2025

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 19 Dec 2024
Fail 17 Dec 2024

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Bearing tight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle components corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2022

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jun 2022

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021
Fail 4 Sep 2021

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 45,221 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 45,221 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 44,539 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,096 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 43,096 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 35,132 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 25,948 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 24,112 miles

exhaust corroded

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 SPX is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Bronze with a 1,242cc 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 YR12 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

YR12 SPX is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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