2012 Chrysler Ypsilon · 5,456 MOT tests
2012 Chrysler Ypsilon reliability
2012 Chrysler Ypsilons fail 36.5% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 Ypsilon years (5,456 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chrysler Ypsilons: 36.3%)
- 36.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Chrysler Ypsilons: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 62,494
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,456
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 19% of tests fail here (85% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 24% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19%
- Brakes9.3%
- Lights and electrics9.1%
- Tyres7.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Body, chassis and structure4.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.29%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 4.09%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.6%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.55%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 2.03%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.87%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.28%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.78%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.18%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.28%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.15%)
Other years
Every Chrysler Ypsilon year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon reliable?
2012 Chrysler Ypsilons fail 36.5% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 Ypsilon years (5,456 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.29% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (4.09% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon shows 62,494 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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