Jeep Patriot
From 274 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements and a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 41 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 | 41 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 10 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached | 9 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 9 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 8 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.8% of failures are serious: 48.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% 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 £129.
Jeep Patriot on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 405 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 405. At this rate, roughly 5 years until none remain. Now at 41.4% of its peak (4,900 in 2012 Q3).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,263 | 767 | +0 | -98 | -98 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,348 | 780 | +0 | -92 | -92 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,444 | 776 | +0 | -106 | -106 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,583 | 743 | +0 | -109 | -109 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,699 | 736 | +0 | -96 | -96 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,791 | 740 | +0 | -130 | -130 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,940 | 721 | +0 | -80 | -80 |
| 2023 Q4 | 2,063 | 678 | +0 | -80 | -80 |
5 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Limited Crd | Diesel | 462 | 42% |
| Patriot Sport Crd | Diesel | 293 | 27% |
| Patriot Sport | Petrol | 196 | 18% |
| Patriot Sport Plus | Petrol | 92 | 8% |
| Patriot Sport+ Crd | Diesel | 54 | 5% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Typical mileage
Half of all Patriots tested had between 80,861 and 116,376 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 99,453 median miles, the Patriot has 0.037 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 Patriot MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Patriot has a 63.1% MOT pass rate based on 274 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Patriot?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Patriot is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 41 failures. Other common issues include lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements.
How many Jeep Patriots are on UK roads?
There are 1,263 Jeep Patriots currently licensed on UK roads, with 767 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Patriot at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Patriot is 99,453 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 80,861 and 116,376 miles.
Buying a used Patriot?
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 63.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £129 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.