Jeep Compass Sport 4X2
From 228 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 26 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 | 26 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 14 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 12 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 10 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 8 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 6 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| a suspension component fractured or likely to fail | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 32.7% of Compass Sport 4X2 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 £81.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 68.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Compass Sport 4X2s tested had between 67,973 and 100,969 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 82,096 median miles, the Compass Sport 4X2 has 0.036 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 Sport 4X2 MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Compass Sport 4X2 has a 70.2% MOT pass rate based on 228 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Compass Sport 4X2?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Compass Sport 4X2 is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 26 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 Sport 4X2 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Compass Sport 4X2 is 82,096 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 67,973 and 100,969 miles.
Buying a used Compass Sport 4X2?
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 70.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £81 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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