UK vehicle statistics / Chrysler
How many Chrysler Ypsilon cars are left?
At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 4,116 licensed and 272 SORN vehicles in the UK within the Chrysler Ypsilon generic-model group.
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Is the Ypsilon disappearing?
Licensed numbers peaked at 5,613 in 2015 Q2 and stand at 4,116 in 2026 Q1, down 27%. That is down 21% in the five years since 2021 Q1. A further 272 are declared SORN — 1 in 16 of the 4,388 still on the DVLA record is off the road, laid up, part-restored or waiting to be sold.
A falling population is worth knowing before you buy: it usually means fewer donor cars, fewer specialists and slower parts supply, and it is why a good example of a scarce model can hold its price while a neglected one is hard to sell at any price.
Ypsilon MOT pass rate
In 2024, 62.7% of 4,362 Chrysler Ypsilon MOTs passed first time — below the 71.2% UK average. Pass rate moves with age: 69.3% of cars aged 6–9 years passed first time, against 62.5% aged 10–14 years.
- Shock Absorbers — 6.9% of tests. Leaking or worn dampers. Replaced in pairs and noticeable in how the car rides.
- Springs — 6.8% of tests. A broken or sagging coil spring. Replaced in pairs, so it is not the cheapest failure.
- Suspension Arms — 5.1% of tests. Worn arms or bushes. A common age-related repair that affects handling and tyre wear.
- Condition — 4.7% of tests. Corrosion, damage or wear on a tested component. Worth seeing in person, as the cost ranges from trivial to structural.
Full age bands and failure notes are on the Chrysler Ypsilon MOT pass rate page.
Before you buy
- Shock Absorbers — 6.9% of tests in 2024. Leaking or worn dampers. Replaced in pairs and noticeable in how the car rides.
- Springs — 6.8% of tests in 2024. A broken or sagging coil spring. Replaced in pairs, so it is not the cheapest failure.
- Suspension Arms — 5.1% of tests in 2024. Worn arms or bushes. A common age-related repair that affects handling and tyre wear.
- Condition — 4.7% of tests in 2024. Corrosion, damage or wear on a tested component. Worth seeing in person, as the cost ranges from trivial to structural.
- Budget for a shrinking fleet — Licensed numbers are down 27% from the 2015 Q2 peak of 5,613. Fewer cars on the road usually means fewer donor parts and fewer specialists.
- Check the actual Ypsilon — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Quarterly licensed and SORN counts
Every quarter DfT has published for this model group, newest first.
| Quarter | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 4,116 | 272 |
| 2025 Q4 | 4,245 | 257 |
| 2025 Q3 | 4,339 | 256 |
| 2025 Q2 | 4,460 | 232 |
| 2025 Q1 | 4,517 | 240 |
| 2024 Q4 | 4,625 | 213 |
| 2024 Q3 | 4,699 | 189 |
| 2024 Q2 | 4,779 | 175 |
| 2024 Q1 | 4,816 | 184 |
| 2023 Q4 | 4,886 | 160 |
| 2023 Q3 | 4,914 | 150 |
| 2023 Q2 | 4,974 | 137 |
| 2023 Q1 | 5,025 | 136 |
| 2022 Q4 | 5,077 | 144 |
| 2022 Q3 | 5,056 | 136 |
| 2022 Q2 | 5,111 | 135 |
| 2022 Q1 | 5,152 | 137 |
| 2021 Q4 | 5,180 | 126 |
| 2021 Q3 | 5,183 | 122 |
| 2021 Q2 | 5,216 | 121 |
| 2021 Q1 | 5,233 | 113 |
| 2020 Q4 | 5,278 | 96 |
| 2020 Q3 | 5,281 | 78 |
| 2020 Q2 | 5,296 | 72 |
| 2020 Q1 | 5,347 | 71 |
| 2019 Q4 | 5,385 | 67 |
| 2019 Q3 | 5,392 | 59 |
| 2019 Q2 | 5,393 | 55 |
| 2019 Q1 | 5,422 | 57 |
| 2018 Q4 | 5,445 | 47 |
| 2018 Q3 | 5,452 | 45 |
| 2018 Q2 | 5,453 | 35 |
| 2018 Q1 | 5,476 | 37 |
| 2017 Q4 | 5,537 | 35 |
| 2017 Q3 | 5,523 | 48 |
| 2017 Q2 | 5,536 | 34 |
| 2017 Q1 | 5,529 | 32 |
| 2016 Q4 | 5,561 | 32 |
| 2016 Q3 | 5,505 | 31 |
| 2016 Q2 | 5,509 | 31 |
| 2016 Q1 | 5,519 | 33 |
| 2015 Q4 | 5,555 | 32 |
| 2015 Q3 | 5,574 | 29 |
| 2015 Q2 | 5,613 | 29 |
| 2015 Q1 | 5,583 | 34 |
| 2014 Q4 | 5,440 | 43 |
| 2014 Q3 | 5,239 | 51 |
Other Chrysler models
- Grand Voyager — 2,848 licensed. MOT pass rate
- 300c — 3,332 licensed
- PT Cruiser — 1,481 licensed. MOT pass rate
- Voyager — 1,550 licensed
- Crossfire — 1,486 licensed. MOT pass rate
- Sebring — 235 licensed
See how many of every Chrysler model are left
Common questions
How many Chrysler Ypsilon cars are left in the UK?
4,116 were licensed and 272 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, according to DfT and DVLA statistics for this generic-model group.
How many Chrysler Ypsilon cars are SORN?
272 are declared SORN — 1 in 16 of the 4,388 still on the DVLA record at the end of 2026 Q1.
Is the Ypsilon disappearing?
Licensed numbers peaked at 5,613 in 2015 Q2 and stand at 4,116 in 2026 Q1, down 27%. That is down 21% in the five years since 2021 Q1. A further 272 are declared SORN — 1 in 16 of the 4,388 still on the DVLA record is off the road, laid up, part-restored or waiting to be sold.
What is the Chrysler Ypsilon MOT pass rate?
In 2024, 62.7% of 4,362 Chrysler Ypsilon MOTs passed first time — below the 71.2% UK average.
What does the Ypsilon fail its MOT on?
The most common initial failure categories in 2024 are shock absorbers (6.9% of tests), springs (6.8% of tests), suspension arms (5.1% of tests).
Does this say whether one Ypsilon is a good buy?
No. These are population figures for the model group. Enter that vehicle's registration for its own free MOT, tax and mileage record.
Source and limitations
Source: Department for Transport and DVLA, df_VEH0120_UK. Released 2026-07-15 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
DVLA make and model fields are administrative data and can contain omissions or inconsistencies. These statistics describe model groups, not an individual registration.
Confidential cells marked [c] represent between 1 and 4 vehicles and are treated as zero in aggregates, so totals can be slightly understated.