2012 Chrysler Ypsilon MOT pass rate: 66.9% (4,625 tests)
Is the 2012 Ypsilon getting worse?
Pass rate of 2012-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68.3% -4.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 67.4% -3.6 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 64.9% -5.3 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2012 Ypsilon
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1,409 | 35.6% |
| 2 | Brakes | 719 | 18.2% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 505 | 12.8% |
| 4 | Tyres | 439 | 11.1% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 239 | 6.0% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 233 | 5.9% |
All Ypsilon years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 (this page) | 4,625 | 66.9% | -4.3 pts | 64,394 |
| 2013 | 4,733 | 66.0% | -7.4 pts | 59,214 |
| 2014 | 3,747 | 67.5% | -8.4 pts | 54,920 |
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FAQs
Is a 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon reliable?
2012-registered examples passed 66.9% of their MOT tests (4,625 tests, 2023–2025), -4.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 14 years old with a median 64,394 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2012 Ypsilon?
The median tested example shows 64,394 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.