2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Jeep Compass MOT pass rate and common faults

706 MOT tests in 2024. 58.2% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time58.2%
Failed or needed repairs41.8%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 706 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.8%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    38 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  6. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened3.3%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  8. Headlamp: not working on main beam3.0%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    38 marked dangerous
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension33.0%
  2. Lights & electrics23.9%
  3. Brakes17.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  5. Tyres6.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.9%
  7. Steering3.7%
  8. Body & chassis3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.3%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.8%

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 2012 Jeep Compass?

In 2024, 58.2% of 2012 Jeep Compass cars passed their MOT first time, across 706 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 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; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Jeep Compass reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).