JEEP COMPASS MOT pass rate
82.0% of 17,200 JEEP COMPASS MOT tests pass.
The COMPASS has a pass rate of 82.0%, a little higher than the average across all JEEP models (80.1%).
The JEEP COMPASS has a pass rate of 82.0%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the JEEP COMPASS tested at 0–3 years pass 89.0% of the time, compared with just 66.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 89.0% | 1,407 | 23,023 miles |
| 3–6 years | 86.0% | 10,426 | 35,657 miles |
| 6–10 years | 78.5% | 1,893 | 51,693 miles |
| 10–15 years | 69.5% | 3,303 | 85,654 miles |
| 15+ years | 66.1% | 171 | 105,372 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the JEEP COMPASS
The most common reason the JEEP COMPASS fails its MOT is suspension — present in 37.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 37.6% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 32.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 32.5% | Not working |
| Visibility | 28.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 17.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 4.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.1% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.5% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.1% | Fixing missing |
Related JEEP models
- JEEP RENEGADE — 81.3% pass rate
- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — 82.1% pass rate
- JEEP CHEROKEE — 74.9% pass rate
- JEEP WRANGLER — 83.4% pass rate
- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND — 76.3% pass rate
- JEEP PATRIOT — 59.5% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the JEEP COMPASS?
- 82.0% of JEEP COMPASS MOT tests pass, based on 17,200 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the JEEP COMPASS?
- The most common reason the JEEP COMPASS fails its MOT is suspension — present in 37.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
- Does this show the JEEP COMPASS's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the JEEP service history guide for how to check and keep one.