Chrysler reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
98Average
Ranked 31 of 52 makes
16,333 Chrysler cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 38.9% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Chrysler is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage.
Chrysler models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Ypsilon | 83 | 37.1% | – | 4,781 |
Chrysler MOT failure rate by age
What Chrysler cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 15.9% | About average |
| Suspension | 15.2% | About average |
| Brakes | 14.6% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Tyres | 6.3% | About average |
| Body and structure | 5.1% | ▼ 15% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4.9% | About average |
| Visibility | 4.8% | ▼ 21% less often |
| Steering | 3.6% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.7% | About average |
| Wheels | 0.5% | About average |
Most common Chrysler MOT faults
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2% of tests
- Position lamp: not working4.1% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working3.0% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7% of tests
Frequently asked questions
›Are Chrysler cars reliable?
By MOT results, Chrysler ranks 31 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 98 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 38.9% of Chrysler cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Chrysler?
The Chrysler Ypsilon, with a score of 83.
›What do Chrysler cars fail their MOT on?
Brakes: 14.6% of Chrysler MOTs failed on it, 1.4 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.