2015 Chrysler Ypsilon — MOT failures & pass rate
709 MOT tests on the 2015 Chrysler Ypsilon are in this dataset, and 80.5% of them passed. Superminis of a similar age fail 17.5% of the time, so this is 1.9pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 12.4% of tests against 5.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are shock absorbers, coil spring and wipers — shock absorbers alone was recorded 85 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.5% in the 0-30k band and 25.2% in the 60-90k band, a 12.7-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 31.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 18.8% in 2021 to 16.7% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 12.4% | 88 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.2% | 37 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 28 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.8% | 27 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.8% | 20 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.1% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shock absorbers | 85 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 32 |
| 3 | Wipers | 24 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 18 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 15 |
| 6 | Washers | 10 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 31.0% | 220 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.2% | 136 |
| 3 | Suspension | 18.1% | 128 |
| 4 | Other defects | 9.4% | 67 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.9% | 35 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.2% | 23 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 160 | 12.5% |
| 30-60k | 410 | 20.7% |
| 60-90k | 119 | 25.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 144 | 18.8% |
| 2022 | 137 | 16.1% |
| 2023 | 150 | 22.0% |
| 2024 | 146 | 23.3% |
| 2025 | 132 | 16.7% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Ypsilon
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 12.4% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (12.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (5.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (4.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2015 Chrysler Ypsilons pass their MOT?
80.5% of the 709 2015 Chrysler Ypsilon MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Chrysler Ypsilon?
Suspension, recorded in 12.4% of tests, followed by tyres (5.2%).
Does the 2015 Ypsilon get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.5% in the 0-30k band to 25.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 709 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.