Chrysler-Jeep Compass
From 418 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 65 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 65 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 26 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 24 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 23 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 21 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 16 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 15 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 14 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 11 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 29% of Compass failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £85.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 69.6% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2011 | 67.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
Typical mileage
Half of all Compasss tested had between 76,979 and 102,568 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 88,421 median miles, the Compass has 0.036 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Chrysler-Jeep models
Common questions
What is the Chrysler-Jeep Compass MOT pass rate?
The Chrysler-Jeep Compass has a 68.4% MOT pass rate based on 418 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Chrysler-Jeep Compass?
The most common MOT failure on the Chrysler-Jeep Compass is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 65 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Chrysler-Jeep Compass at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Chrysler-Jeep Compass is 88,421 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 76,979 and 102,568 miles.
Buying a used Compass?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 68.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £85 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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