2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Jeep Compass MOT pass rate and common faults

2,372 MOT tests in 2024. 76.6% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time76.6%
Failed or needed repairs23.4%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,372 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    154 marked dangerous
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  4. Daytime running lamps: not working1.9%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  6. Position lamp: not working1.3%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    33 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  3. Lights & electrics7.3%
  4. Suspension5.1%
  5. Brakes2.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.5%

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 2018 Jeep Compass?

In 2024, 76.6% of 2018 Jeep Compass cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,372 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Jeep Compass?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Jeep Compass reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).