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Chrysler Ypsilon reliability by build year

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At a glance

Chrysler Ypsilon built around 2013: more fails still not passed 3 days later

Chrysler Ypsilons built around 2013 fail an MOT and still haven’t passed 3 days later more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

8.0% of MOT tests on Chrysler Ypsilons built around 2013 failed and still hadn’t passed 3 days later. For similar cars the same age, it was 5.2%.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Chrysler Ypsilons built around 2013 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Chrysler Ypsilon's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Exhaust

Worth checking

Listen for blow noises from a cold start; check for rust and leaks at the manifold and cat connections.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Ypsilon's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Ypsilon Series 1 (Lancia Ypsilon)

Series 1 (Lancia Ypsilon) (2011-2015)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROLDIESEL

25.9% fail rate, built around 2015 (10 years old)

Likely between 22.9% and 29.1%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 22.8%)

From 777 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Chrysler Ypsilon.

See every build year for the Chrysler Ypsilon

By age

Chrysler Ypsilon fail rate by age

This chart combines every Chrysler Ypsilon ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
77725.9%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
1,77029.4%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
2,13528.8%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
1,30329.6%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
7432.4%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 14 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 12-year-old Chrysler Ypsilons

These issues come from 12-year-old Chrysler Ypsilons, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    22.9%
    Advisory: 672Fail: 47 (7% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    15.3%
    Advisory: 332Fail: 2 (1% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    14.8%
    Advisory: 244Fail: 182 (43% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    14.5%
    Advisory: 385Fail: 59 (13% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Exhaust has a minor leak

    14.4%
    Advisory: 309Fail: 50 (14% of the times it was found)

Based on 2,135 MOT tests on 12-year-old Chrysler Ypsilons, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 12-year-old Chrysler Ypsilons notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Suspension34%
  2. Suspension + Tyres33%
  3. Brakes + Tyres25%
  4. Emissions & exhaust + Suspension22%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 1,201 MOT tests on Chrysler Ypsilon cars built around 2013 (12 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

91%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Chrysler Ypsilon name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Lexus CT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    18.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.4%
    Dangerous
    5.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.2%

    Lower fail rate: 18.2%, against 28.9% for the Chrysler Ypsilon, both built around 2013.

    4,671 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

  2. 2

    Audi A7

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.6%
    Dangerous
    5.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    84.3%

    Lower fail rate: 15.0%, against 28.9% for the Chrysler Ypsilon, both built around 2013.

    1,796 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

  3. 3

    Honda Fit

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    16.1%

    Lower fail rate: 16.1%, against 28.9% for the Chrysler Ypsilon, both built around 2013.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,015 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

  4. 4

    Toyota Prius

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3%
    Dangerous
    4.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.4%

    Lower fail rate: 21.3%, against 28.9% for the Chrysler Ypsilon, both built around 2013.

    5 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    10,569 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2013 (12 years old), the Chrysler Ypsilon across all generations combined fails MOTs slightly more often than typical for this age. This is based on 2,135 12-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Chrysler Ypsilon ever sold: 6,059 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2013 (12 years old): 2,135 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.