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Chrysler reliability and common MOT problems by model

Chrysler shows a 26.3% combined MOT failure rate across 22,600 tests in MOTIntel data. Ypsilon has one of the lower high-confidence rates at 25.1%. Grand Voyager deserves extra checking at 27.1%.

Statistics are built from DVSA MOT tests carried out in calendar year 2023, plus official recall records and MOT fault wording data. Report index generated 2026-05-09.

Most reliable Chrysler models in MOT data

#	Model	MOT failure rate	Tests	Vehicles
1	Chrysler Ypsilon	25.1%	6,596 tests	4,801 vehicles
2	Chrysler Grand Voyager	27.1%	7,039 tests	5,130 vehicles

Chrysler models with the highest MOT failure rates

#	Model	MOT failure rate	Tests	Vehicles
1	Chrysler Grand Voyager	27.1%	7,039 tests	5,130 vehicles
2	Chrysler Ypsilon	25.1%	6,596 tests	4,801 vehicles

Common Chrysler MOT problem areas

#	Problem area	MOT notes	Models affected	What to check	High-rate examples
1	Corrosion and structure	3,906 MOT notes	2 models	Inspect sills, subframes, suspension mounts, brake pipes, and previous welding or rust repairs.	Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Ypsilon
2	Suspension and steering	3,371 MOT notes	2 models	Listen for knocks, check uneven tyre wear, and ask whether worn joints or bushes have been replaced.	Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Ypsilon
3	Emissions, engine, and exhaust	2,530 MOT notes	2 models	Check cold starts, exhaust smoke, warning lights, service history, and recent emissions repairs.	Chrysler Ypsilon, Chrysler Grand Voyager
4	Lights and electrical	2,526 MOT notes	2 models	Test every exterior light, warning lamp, horn, washer, and basic electrical function before buying.	Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Ypsilon
5	Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors	1,055 MOT notes	2 models	Check the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, chips, cracks, and whether the driver's view is clear.	Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Ypsilon
6	Tyres and wheels	277 MOT notes	2 models	Look for matching tyres, legal tread, sidewall damage, wheel damage, and uneven wear.	Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Ypsilon

All Chrysler model reports

Model	MOT tests	Vehicles	Failure rate
Grand Voyager	7,039	5,130	27.1%
Ypsilon	6,596	4,801	25.1%
Pt Cruiser limited data	3,323	2,342	30.1%
Crossfire limited data	2,606	2,020	21.9%
Voyager limited data	1,630	1,153	29.2%
300 C limited data	1,406	1,047	23.8%

Models with limited data (fewer than 20,000 tests or 10,000 vehicles) have full reports but are not indexed in search engines until the evidence threshold is met.