2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Jeep Renegade MOT pass rate and common faults

1,995 MOT tests in 2024. 90.4% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time90.4%
Failed or needed repairs9.6%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,995 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    47 marked dangerous
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    15 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.3%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Daytime running lamps: not working0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.6%
  2. Lights & electrics2.2%
  3. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  4. Brakes1.2%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.7%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2020 Jeep Renegade?

In 2024, 90.4% of 2020 Jeep Renegade cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,995 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Jeep Renegade reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).