Chrysler Ypsilon reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Chrysler Ypsilon is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 83 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 373 of 442, and 37.1% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is coil spring (6.4% of tests).
Ranked 373 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 4,781 Chrysler Ypsilons aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 37.1% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Chrysler Ypsilon is 20% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
37.1%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
5,900
Typical age at test: 11 years
Chrysler Ypsilon MOT failure rate by age
Most common Chrysler Ypsilon MOT faults
- Coil spring: fractured or broken6.4% of tests
- Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.8% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0% of tests
- Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.5% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1% of tests
What the Chrysler Ypsilon fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 18.9% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 10.1% | ▼ 14% less often |
| Brakes | 8.3% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Tyres | 7.4% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Body and structure | 5.0% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Visibility | 4.7% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4.4% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Steering | 2.5% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.8% | About average |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 41% less often |
How much is road tax on a Chrysler Ypsilon?
Any Chrysler Ypsilon first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Chrysler Ypsilon reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Chrysler Ypsilon is 20% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 83 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Chrysler Ypsilon?
The most common MOT fault is “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, found in 6.4% of tests. It fails on suspension and body and structure more often than similar cars.
›How much is road tax on a Chrysler Ypsilon?
Any Chrysler Ypsilon first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Chrysler Ypsilons fail their MOT?
37.1% of Chrysler Ypsilons aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Chrysler Ypsilon combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.