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YY62 KCO

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,871 mi
Last recorded70,871 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon46,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 KCO
MakeChrysler
ModelYpsilon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 70,871 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Nail in tyre BOTH TYRES ()

Fail 10 Feb 2026 70,863 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Nail in tyre BOTH TYRES ()

Pass 13 Mar 2025 63,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look very low unable to confirm remaining thickness; advise inspection/replacement? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened semi-strut corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on minimum 0mm on edge no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake lever high on travel

underbody components corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2025 63,395 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look very low unable to confirm remaining thickness; advise inspection/replacement? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened semi-strut corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on minimum 0mm on edge no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake lever high on travel

underbody components corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2023 59,070 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2023 59,070 miles

rear axle corroded

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 56,411 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper crack

Pass 28 Jun 2021 49,145 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shocks corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2020 45,903 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 44,669 miles

Exhaust down pipe clamp missing

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 44,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust down pipe clamp missing

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 42,605 miles

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

Strut top mountings noisey in lock to lock

Fail 25 Oct 2018 42,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Strut top mountings noisey in lock to lock

Pass 15 Nov 2017 40,516 miles

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

Offside Front strut top bearing rough when turned

Rear exhaust box clamp missing

Fail 13 Nov 2017 40,506 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front strut top bearing rough when turned

Rear exhaust box clamp missing

Pass 23 Nov 2016 38,413 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 32,873 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 32,873 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working day time running light (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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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YY62 KCO is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YY62 KCO, 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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YY62 KCO is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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