2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Jeep Renegade MOT pass rate and common faults

1,991 MOT tests in 2024. 89.8% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.8%
Failed or needed repairs10.3%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,991 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    72 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    16 marked dangerous
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.6%
  6. Side repeaters: not working0.4%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Lights & electrics2.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  5. Brakes0.7%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  7. Suspension0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.2%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.5%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.0%

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 2021 Jeep Renegade?

In 2024, 89.8% of 2021 Jeep Renegade cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,991 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

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

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

Is the 2021 Jeep Renegade reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).