Chrysler Delta (2012)
2012 Chrysler Delta
CarHunch analysed 607 real MOT records for the 2012 Chrysler Delta. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 2012 Chrysler Delta
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 54.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (58%) | 354 | 75.7% | 3.26 |
| Petrol (42%) | 253 | 73.1% | 3.9 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Chrysler Delta vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Chrysler Delta vehicles fall between 54,940 and 82,199 miles.
2012 Chrysler Delta — Still on the Road
355 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 61% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 Chrysler Delta
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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54.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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51.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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51.1%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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37.1%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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31.1%
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
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30%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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29.7%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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29%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.
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