2014 Chrysler Ypsilon 1.2L Petrol · PJ64 VHB

The 2014 Chrysler Ypsilon holds a valid MOT pass dated 24 February 2026 at 54,460 miles, but that same test also recorded an advisory for a corroded offside rear coil spring. A failed test just two days earlier at 54,458 miles flagged the same corrosion alongside low rear tyre tread and misaligned washer jets, indicating the car was presented in poor condition shortly before rectification. The maintenance trend is mixed. A clean pass in February 2024 at 45,479 miles and another in February 2023 at 39,338 miles suggest periods of low use with minimal defects. The 2025 test at 47,034 miles, however, revealed widespread corrosion advisories across all four coil springs, front exhaust, and underbody suspension components, alongside worn brake discs, perished wiper blades, and slight play in anti-roll bar linkages and strut bushes. This cluster of age-related deterioration points to a car that has spent extended periods stationary or exposed to moisture, with consumable and structural upkeep repeatedly deferred. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle. Recorded miles rose from 39,338 in February 2023 to 45,479 in February 2024, a gain of 6,141 miles, then to 47,034 in February 2025, a gain of only 1,555 miles, before jumping to 54,460 by February 2026, a gain of 7,426 miles in the final year. That final increase is the largest single-year jump in the record and coincides with the most recent MOT, yet the car still averages roughly 4,538 miles per year over its life. The uneven accumulation pattern, particularly the long period of very low use between 2024 and 2025, supports the corrosion-related advisories seen on the 2025 test. Standing for extended periods accelerates surface rust on brake discs, exhaust components, and suspension springs, which is consistent with the pitted front discs and corroded springs flagged that year. A buyer should inspect the underside carefully, focusing on the condition of all four coil springs, the front exhaust system, and the anti-roll bar linkages. The repeated corrosion advisories on coil springs across multiple tests indicate an ongoing issue that could worsen into structural failure if left unaddressed. Front brake discs showed wear and pitting in 2025, so check for lipping, scoring, or uneven wear. Rear tyres have repeatedly appeared close to the legal limit, suggesting the car has been driven on marginal rubber, which may reflect deferred maintenance. Examine the Macpherson strut top mounts and rear shock absorber bushes for deterioration, and verify that the nearside rear parking brake holds firmly on a slope, as it only just met minimum efficiency in 2025. Given the low annual mileage and corrosion history, a thorough inspection of the subframe, sills, and suspension mounting points for rust is essential before purchase.