Lancia Ypsilon IV (846) (2011 – 2023)

Reliability score : 8.2/10

The Lancia Ypsilon type 846 (often considered the 3rd or 4th generation depending on the nomenclature) is a versatile city car based on the Fiat Mini platform (shared with the Fiat 500 and Panda III). Unlike the previous generation, it is exclusively offered in 5 doors, with rear door handles hidden in the pillars to maintain a coupe-like appearance. Positioned as a "chic" and premium city car, it was initially sold throughout Europe (badged as the Chrysler Ypsilon in the UK and Ireland) before its marketing was restricted solely to the Italian market from 2017 onwards, where it continued to break sales records thanks to regular updates (facelifts in 2015 and 2021). Although its design is aging, it shines with its timeless style and proven engines from the Fiat parts bin, notably the indes

Common issues

Défaillance du module MultiAir (moteurs 0.9 TwinAir) High

🔧 80 000 – 150 000 km

💶 800 – 1 500 €

Vérifier l'historique d'entretien, écouter le moteur pour bruits anormaux ou ratés.

Consommation d'huile excessive (moteurs 0.9 TwinAir) Medium

🔧 Dès 60 000 km, s'accentue avec l'âge

💶 Coût de surveillance et appoint régulier, potentiellement réfection moteur onéreuse

Vérifier le niveau d'huile très régulièrement, utiliser l'huile recommandée par le constructeur.

Défaillance du thermostat (moteurs 1.2 Fire et 0.9 TwinAir) Medium

🔧 80 000 – 140 000 km

💶 150 – 350 €

Surveiller l'aiguille de température moteur et l'efficacité du chauffage habitacle.

Usure prématurée des silentblocs de suspension avant Medium

🔧 60 000 – 120 000 km

💶 200 – 500 €

Écouter les bruits de claquement sur routes dégradées, vérifier l'usure des pneus.

Estimated maintenance costs

Oil change	£70 – 130
Timing belt	£500 – 900 (pour 1.2 Fire)
Timing chain	£350 – 700 (pour 0.9 TwinAir)
Clutch	£700 – 1 200
Complete brakes	£250 – 450
Estimated annual budget	£500 – 950

Indicative estimates (independent garage, UK market). Prices vary by region and year.