2012 Chrysler Ypsilon 1.2L Petrol · L22 SAD

The most recent DVSA MOT test on this 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon was conducted on 5 November 2025 at the recorded mileage, and the vehicle passed with no advisories or defects recorded. Across the five documented tests spanning September 2021 to November 2025, the car has accumulated a consistent record of clean passes with no failures and no advisory notes logged by examiners. This pattern of uninterrupted passes with no flagged items over four consecutive annual inspections indicates a stable, untroubled maintenance trend from the standpoint of statutory roadworthiness testing, with nothing in the official record suggesting a worsening condition. The absence of any recorded advisories means no worn components, corroded areas, or imminent mechanical concerns were brought to the buyer's attention by the testing station. Recorded mileage stands at 48,638 miles against a vehicle age of roughly 14 years, equating to an average annual accumulation of approximately 3,474 miles. This is notably low usage for a car of this vintage, which typically covers 6,000 to 10,000 miles per year. From the 2021 test onwards, mileage increments between tests are modest and consistent, pointing to light, steady use rather than long storage gaps or sudden bursts of high-mileage driving. Low annual mileage reduces wear on major mechanical assemblies such as the engine, clutch, and gearbox, though it can conversely accelerate deterioration of rubber components, brake discs, and certain underbody protections through periods of inactivity. Despite the unblemished MOT record, the MOT certificate only confirms the vehicle met minimum statutory standards on the day of test and cannot verify mechanical soundness beyond that. A buyer should arrange an independent inspection focusing on areas the MOT does not rigorously assess, particularly the condition of the timing chain or belt and its replacement interval, the state of the clutch and gearbox, and any oil leaks from the engine or transmission seals given the car's age. The brake system, although untested in terms of fluid age and internal caliper operation, warrants a physical check for seized slide pins or corroded hoses, as binding components are not always detectable from a rolling road brake test on a lightly used vehicle. Equally, the underbody and inner wheel arches should be examined closely for structural corrosion, since a low-mileage car that has seen limited winter use can still suffer from moisture ingress in seams and box sections, and the MOT visual inspection only identifies corrosion deemed immediately dangerous rather than early-stage surface oxidation.