2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Jeep Compass MOT pass rate and common faults

1,631 MOT tests in 2024. 86.0% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time86.0%
Failed or needed repairs14.0%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,631 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    91 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    50 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.7%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    10 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  3. Lights & electrics2.6%
  4. Brakes0.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  6. Suspension0.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.7%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2021 Jeep Compass?

In 2024, 86.0% of 2021 Jeep Compass cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,631 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Jeep Compass?

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

Is the 2021 Jeep Compass reliable at MOT time?

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