2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Jeep Renegade MOT pass rate and common faults

5,832 MOT tests in 2024. 66.9% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time66.9%
Failed or needed repairs33.1%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,832 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.5%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.3%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    350 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.8%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.5%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    134 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.0%
  2. Suspension10.5%
  3. Tyres10.3%
  4. Steering8.4%
  5. Brakes6.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  8. Body & chassis2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2015 Jeep Renegade?

In 2024, 66.9% of 2015 Jeep Renegade cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,832 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Jeep Renegade?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Jeep Renegade reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).