2013 Chrysler Ypsilon MOT pass rate: 66.0% (4,733 tests)
Is the 2013 Ypsilon getting worse?
Pass rate of 2013-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65.6% -9.0 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 65.6% -7.5 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 66.7% -5.5 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 2013 Ypsilon
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1,558 | 39.2% |
| 2 | Brakes | 614 | 15.4% |
| 3 | Tyres | 464 | 11.7% |
| 4 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 454 | 11.4% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 255 | 6.4% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 232 | 5.8% |
All Ypsilon years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4,625 | 66.9% | -4.3 pts | 64,394 |
| 2013 (this page) | 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 2013 Chrysler Ypsilon reliable?
2013-registered examples passed 66.0% of their MOT tests (4,733 tests, 2023–2025), -7.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 13 years old with a median 59,214 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2013 Ypsilon?
The median tested example shows 59,214 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.