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Chrysler Ypsilon reliability

E · Poor

MOT pass rates and common problems from 38,620 MOT tests of cars first registered 2011–2014.

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64.8%pass first time
−9.6 ptsvs typical car
Beats 6%of cars
38,620MOT tests

Verdict

The Chrysler Ypsilon passes its MOT first time on 64.8% of tests, 9.6 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (74.4%). That puts it ahead of 6% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2011 Ypsilon does best (beats 19% of cars) and the 2014 worst (beats 3%).

Watch these weak spots

Suspension2.6×as often as a typical car
Tyres1.3×as often as a typical car
Shock absorbers9.4×as often as a typical car
Coil springs2.8×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

50%60%70%80%90%456789101112131479%68%65%63%61%62%
Chrysler YpsilonTypical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2011
Beats 19%
2012
Beats 12%
2013
Beats 4%
2014
Beats 3%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol2011–201436,69164.5%Beats 5%E
0.9 Petrol2012–20121,92968.9%Beats 32%D

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 3.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 18.8% of tests fail on suspension, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 8.6% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 9.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 7.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 7.0% of tests fail on brakes, against 5.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 8.6% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 9.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+0.8 ptsTyres: 7.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres−1.9 ptsBrakes: 7.0% of tests fail on brakes, against 5.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−1.9 ptsSuspension: 18.8% of tests fail on suspension, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension−11.7 ptsExhaust: 3.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust−1.3 ptsSuspension: 18.8% of tests fail on suspension, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 7.0% of tests fail on brakes, against 5.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 7.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 8.6% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 9.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 3.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 8.6% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 9.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+0.8 ptsTyres: 7.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres−1.9 ptsBrakes: 7.0% of tests fail on brakes, against 5.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−1.9 ptsSuspension: 18.8% of tests fail on suspension, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension−11.7 ptsExhaust: 3.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust−1.3 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Suspension: 18.8% of tests fail on suspension, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Suspension
18.8% vs 7.1%
Lights & electrics
8.6% vs 9.3%
Tyres
7.5% vs 5.7%
Brakes
7.0% vs 5.1%
Visibility
5.7% vs 4.3%
Body & structure
3.5% vs 2.1%
Emissions & leaks
3.1% vs 1.8%
Steering
1.5% vs 1.3%
Seat belts & airbags
0.4% vs 0.5%
Wheels
0.2% vs 0.3%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Shock absorbers 9.4× typical
    Push down hard on each corner: it should rebound once and settle. Look for oily dampers.
  • Coil springs 2.8× typical
    Look behind each wheel for a snapped coil (often the bottom one) and listen for clunks over bumps.
  • Exhaust system 3.2× typical
    Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look for heavy corrosion underneath.
  • Suspension ball joints 1.8× typical
    Listen for knocks over speed bumps and feel for wandering or vague steering.
  • Tyre tread depth 1.5× typical
    Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems.
  • Windscreen wipers 1.4× typical
    Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

50%60%70%80%90%10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k80%73%67%65%62%60%59%57%55%
Chrysler YpsilonTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Shock absorbers7.8%0.8%9.4×
Coil springs7.2%2.6%2.8×
Tyre damage & cracking4.4%3.3%1.3×
Tyre tread depth3.1%2.1%1.5×
Windscreen wipers3.1%2.1%1.4×
Exhaust system2.4%0.7%3.2×
Suspension ball joints2.3%1.3%1.8×
Brake lights2.3%1.9%1.2×
Headlight aim2.2%2.4%0.9×
Windscreen washers2.2%1.8%1.2×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened72.0
A shock absorber bush excessively worn 60.6
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn36.0
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements30.8
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen29.5
A tyre seriously damaged25.7
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements22.4
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen21.5
Check another car

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Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2014 Chrysler Ypsilon1 engine67.7% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol10,53467.7%Beats 3%E
2013 Chrysler Ypsilon1 engine63.3% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol13,33663.3%Beats 4%E
2012 Chrysler Ypsilon2 engines64.1% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol11,80263.3%Beats 10%E
0.9 Petrol1,92968.9%Beats 32%D
2011 Chrysler Ypsilon1 engine62.5% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol1,01962.5%Beats 19%E

FAQ

What is the Chrysler Ypsilon MOT pass rate?

64.8% of MOT tests on the Chrysler Ypsilon were passed first time, based on 38,620 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2011–2014. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 74.4% of the time.

Is the Chrysler Ypsilon reliable?

On MOT results it rates E (poor): it passes first time less often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 6% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Chrysler Ypsilon year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2011 Ypsilon does best for its age and mileage: it beats 19% of cars on UK roads. The 2014 does worst: it beats 3%.

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

The most common failure items are shock absorbers, coil springs, tyre damage & cracking. Compared with similar cars, shock absorbers comes up 9.4× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.