Model reliability

Chrysler Ypsilon reliability

The Chrysler Ypsilon fails its MOT more often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 36.8% of 3,135 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.

6 to 10 years old

36.8% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 3,135 MOT tests of Chrysler Ypsilons this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 11× as oftenShock absorbers9.2% vs 0.8%Fix about £200

Fails 4× as oftenSprings8.4% vs 2.4%Fix about £150

Fails 51% more oftenTyre condition5.3% vs 3.5%Fix about £90

Fails 85% more oftenExhaust emissions3.7% vs 2%Fix about £150

Advised 3× as oftenShock absorbers10.3% vs 3%Fix about £200

Advised 7× as oftenExhaust system9.5% vs 1.4%Fix about £150

Advised 4× as oftenFluid leaks8.3% vs 2.2%

Over 10 years old

36.1% failed their MOT

About average

From 1,940 MOT tests of Chrysler Ypsilons this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 2× as oftenSprings8.1% vs 4.1%Fix about £150

Fails 4× as oftenShock absorbers6.6% vs 1.8%Fix about £200

Fails 33% more oftenExhaust system2.8% vs 2.1%Fix about £150

Fails 3× as oftenMacpherson strut1.4% vs 0.4%

Advised 2× as oftenExhaust system10.8% vs 5.3%Fix about £150

Advised 2× as oftenShock absorbers10.4% vs 5%Fix about £200

Safety recalls

4 DVSA recalls for the Chrysler Ypsilon

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2015/22829 Dec 2015Built 2011–2013Headlights may fail

In some circumstances the headlights can switch off without warning which will increase the risk of an accident.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the Body Computer with new improved software.

Recalled models: YPSILON · 2,336 vehicles

R/2012/1407 Dec 2012Built 2012Braking efficiency may be reduced

A connector on the brake servo pipe may fail and cause a loss of vacuum assistance necessitating the driver to include additional effort when braking.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new brake servo pipe.

Recalled models: YPSILON · 16 vehicles

R/2012/02930 Mar 2012Built 2011Engine may cut out

It has been identified that the engine injector coil protection fuse on the 1.2 engines may not be to the correct rating. Should the fuse fail it can cause the engine to cut out whilst the vehicle is in motion.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles for the correct rated fuse to be fitted.

Recalled models: YPSILON · 733 vehicles

R/2012/03030 Mar 2012Built 2011Abs may fail

The battery carrier tray may interfere with the ABS control unit wiring. This may damage the wiring and cause the ABS system to fail.

Fix: Check the wiring layout reposition if required and add protection to the harness.

Recalled models: YPSILON · 733 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Chrysler Ypsilon before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Chrysler Ypsilon reliability

4 DVSA recalls for the Chrysler Ypsilon

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