2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Chrysler Ypsilon MOT pass rate and common faults

1,532 MOT tests in 2024. 63.2% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time63.2%
Failed or needed repairs36.8%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,532 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.0%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.2%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    59 marked dangerous
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.1%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.1%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.0%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    40 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension24.2%
  2. Brakes14.6%
  3. Lights & electrics12.4%
  4. Tyres8.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  7. Body & chassis5.2%
  8. Steering2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.7%

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 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon?

In 2024, 63.2% of 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,532 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).