Chrysler
Ypsilon
8,916 MOT tests analysed. lands in the middle of the pack — here's where Ypsilons pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's 5.8 points below the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models — buyers should expect more first-time fails than the typical UK car.
Pass
71.7%
Pass-after-fix
3.4%
Fail
24.4%
Avg miles
64,332
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
Petrol cars first registered from January 2006 meet Euro 4 — compliant in London ULEZ, Birmingham CAZ, Bristol CAZ, and Glasgow LEZ.
The picture
Ypsilon: middle-of-the-pack on first-time pass
Across 6,596 MOT tests, the Ypsilon returns 71.4% first-time pass — below the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a worn shock-absorber bush. A broken or weak spring and tyre tread under the limit round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 59,943, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
ABI Insurance Group
Group 16–34
Around the UK fleet average for insurance cost. Lower groups cost less to insure; UK fleet average is around Group 22.
Source: ABI Group Rating Panel · administered by Thatcham Research · groups cover standard variants; performance trims may sit higher. Browse all insurance groups →
16–34
out of 50
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
A shock absorber bush excessively worn
402 occurrences · 4.5% of tests
- 02
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
361 occurrences · 4.0% of tests
- 03
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
217 occurrences · 2.4% of tests
- 04
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
200 occurrences · 2.2% of tests
- 05
Exhaust system leaking or insecure
131 occurrences · 1.5% of tests
- 06
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
129 occurrences · 1.4% of tests
- 07
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
114 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 08
A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
112 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 09
A tyre cords visible or damaged
97 occurrences · 1.1% of tests
- 10
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
92 occurrences · 1.0% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 4 failures
£340–£855
If every one of this Ypsilon's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Recall history
4 UK recalls on record.
The Ypsilon has 4 official UK vehicle recalls covering defect details, remedies, and affected build dates.
Buying or keeping a Ypsilon?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Ypsilon and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.