2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Chrysler Ypsilon MOT pass rate and common faults

227 MOT tests in 2024. 62.6% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time62.6%
Failed or needed repairs37.4%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 227 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.1%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    7 marked dangerous
  5. Side repeaters: not working2.6%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  8. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush2.2%
  9. Macpherson strut: top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play1.8%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics19.4%
  2. Suspension17.2%
  3. Brakes9.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.8%
  5. Tyres8.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  7. Body & chassis4.8%
  8. Steering2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.4%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.9%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Chrysler Ypsilon?

In 2024, 62.6% of 2011 Chrysler Ypsilon cars passed their MOT first time, across 227 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Chrysler Ypsilon?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Chrysler Ypsilon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).