Jeep Compass Limited Cvt
From 574 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 67 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 67 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 24 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 17 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 15 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 13 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 10 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 9 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 9 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 53.3% of failures are serious: 44% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 9.3% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £116.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 75.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2011 | 74.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded |
Typical mileage
Half of all Compass Limited Cvts tested had between 62,771 and 84,138 miles on the clock.
At 72,019 median miles, the Compass Limited Cvt has 0.033 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jeep models
| Jeep Renegade | 79.4% |
| Jeep Compass | 83.6% |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 85.5% |
| Jeep Cherokee | 80.1% |
| Jeep Wrangler | 84.9% |
Common questions
What is the Jeep Compass Limited Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Compass Limited Cvt has a 76.3% MOT pass rate based on 574 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Compass Limited Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Compass Limited Cvt is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 67 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Compass Limited Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Compass Limited Cvt is 72,019 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 62,771 and 84,138 miles.
Buying a used Compass Limited Cvt?
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 76.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £116 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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