2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Jeep Compass MOT pass rate and common faults

1,586 MOT tests in 2024. 84.8% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time84.8%
Failed or needed repairs15.2%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,586 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    70 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    44 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    10 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  3. Lights & electrics3.7%
  4. Brakes1.9%
  5. Suspension1.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.4%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Jeep Compass?

In 2024, 84.8% of 2020 Jeep Compass cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,586 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Jeep Compass?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Jeep Compass reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).