2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Jeep Compass MOT pass rate and common faults

618 MOT tests in 2024. 55.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time55.5%
Failed or needed repairs44.5%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 618 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.4%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened5.2%
  4. Headlamp: not working on main beam4.5%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.7%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.4%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.1%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    27 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    30 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension36.6%
  2. Lights & electrics28.3%
  3. Brakes12.9%
  4. Tyres7.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  6. Steering6.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  8. Body & chassis4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.5%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.2%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Jeep Compass?

In 2024, 55.5% of 2011 Jeep Compass cars passed their MOT first time, across 618 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Jeep Compass?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Jeep Compass reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).