MOT data
Chrysler MOT fail rates by model
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 77,467 MOT tests · Updated
At 17 years, 41.0% of Chrysler MOT tests ended in a fail (adjusted to typical mileage), against 43.5% for all class 4 vehicles tested at 17 (10,572 MOT tests) [1].
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- Chrysler 300C: 35.4% at 16 years vs 43.1% (95% 34.0% to 36.8%), 4,403 MOT tests
- Chrysler Crossfire: 38.4% at 18 years vs 44.0% (95% 35.3% to 41.6%), 2,299 MOT tests
- Chrysler Ypsilon: 38.4% at 10 years vs 31.5% (95% 36.2% to 40.5%), 4,858 MOT tests
- Chrysler PT Cruiser: 48.6% at 18 years vs 43.7% (95% 45.5% to 51.6%), 1,947 MOT tests
Each model at its own most tested age, against all class 4 vehicles tested at the same age in the same test year.
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Chrysler models compared
| Model | Age | Fail rate | vs all (95%) | MOT tests | Problems |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Grand Voyager MOT fail rate by age | 17 | 44.7% | +1.1 pts (−0.7 to +3.0 pts) | 3,465 | Chrysler Grand Voyager common problems |
| Chrysler Ypsilon MOT fail rate by age | 10 | 38.4% | +6.9 pts (+4.8 to +9.1 pts) | 4,858 | Chrysler Ypsilon common problems |
| Chrysler 300C MOT fail rate by age | 16 | 35.4% | −7.7 pts (−9.1 to −6.3 pts) | 4,403 | Chrysler 300C common problems |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser MOT fail rate by age | 18 | 48.6% | +4.9 pts (+1.9 to +7.9 pts) | 1,947 | Chrysler PT Cruiser common problems |
| Chrysler Crossfire MOT fail rate by age | 18 | 38.4% | −5.6 pts (−8.7 to −2.3 pts) | 2,299 | Chrysler Crossfire common problems |
Chrysler MOT fail rate by first-use year
All Chrysler models together, each first-use year against all class 4 vehicles tested at the same ages, in percentage points.
The most tested Chrysler models
Chrysler Grand Voyager
Brakes: fails 1.9–2.1× as often as cars the same age, 841 of 3,465 MOT tests.
Chrysler Ypsilon
At 10 years 38.4% of its MOT tests ended in a fail at typical mileage, above the 31.5% for all class 4 vehicles (95% 36.2% to 40.5%) (4,858 MOT tests). Suspension: fails 1.8–2.0× as often as cars the same age, 913 of 4,858 MOT tests.
Chrysler 300C
At 16 years 35.4% of its MOT tests ended in a fail at typical mileage, below the 43.1% for all class 4 vehicles (95% 34.0% to 36.8%) (4,403 MOT tests). Brakes: fails 1.7–1.9× as often as cars the same age, 909 of 4,403 MOT tests.
Chrysler PT Cruiser
At 18 years 48.6% of its MOT tests ended in a fail at typical mileage, above the 43.7% for all class 4 vehicles (95% 45.5% to 51.6%) (1,947 MOT tests). Brakes: fails 1.3–1.6× as often as cars the same age, 365 of 1,947 MOT tests.
Chrysler Crossfire
At 18 years 38.4% of its MOT tests ended in a fail at typical mileage, below the 44.0% for all class 4 vehicles (95% 35.3% to 41.6%) (2,299 MOT tests).
Chrysler recalls
23 DVSA recalls list Chrysler models we publish by name [2]. The latest:
- R/2020/250 The driver's airbag emblem may have become loose or detached (2,939 vehicles of this model), built May 2006 to Dec 2011. From the recall's stated risk: “The driver’s airbag emblem may have become loose or detached.”
- R/2017/019 Airbag may malfunction (1,296 vehicles of this model), built Jan 2007 to Aug 2008. From the recall's stated risk: “It has been identified that due to corrosion there maybe a malfunction of the power supply within the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module.”
- R/2015/228 Headlights may fail (2,336 vehicles of this model), built Apr 2011 to Mar 2013. From the recall's stated risk: “In some circumstances the headlights can switch off without warning which will increase the risk of an accident.”
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The figures here describe Chrysler cars as a group. A registration shows one car's own DVSA record: its MOT tests, the mileage at each test and the recall flag.
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- Mileage check on a Chrysler The odometer reading from each MOT, with drops, jumps and long gaps flagged.
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Questions people ask
How does Chrysler compare with all cars at 17 years?
41.0% of Chrysler MOT tests at 17 years ended in a fail at typical mileage (10,572 MOT tests), against 43.5% for all class 4 vehicles, a lower rate.
How many Chrysler models are covered?
5 Chrysler models with at least 3 ages of 1,000 or more MOT tests, 77,467 MOT tests in all; the most tested is the Chrysler Grand Voyager.
Which Chrysler first-use year has the most MOT fails for its age?
All Chrysler models first used in 2014 together: 6.8 points above cars the same age (95% 5.5 to 8.1), from 5,119 MOT tests. Raw rates, not adjusted for mileage.
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 77,467 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Vehicle safety recalls data. DVSA recall data. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Cars tested at 17 years are compared only with vehicles tested at 17 years in the same year, adjusted to typical mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data.