2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Jeep Compass MOT pass rate and common faults

3,147 MOT tests in 2024. 78.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time78.3%
Failed or needed repairs21.7%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,147 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    171 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    63 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    30 marked dangerous
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  2. Tyres7.7%
  3. Lights & electrics3.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  5. Suspension3.2%
  6. Brakes2.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%

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 2019 Jeep Compass?

In 2024, 78.3% of 2019 Jeep Compass cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,147 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Jeep Compass?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 Jeep Compass reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).