Jeep Patriot MOT Results

Registered in 2008
49.7% pass rate
from 879 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Jeep Patriot is unusually good or bad.

  • 29% fail on Suspension (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 22% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 15% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
    • 3.5% fail on Sub-frames (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Sub-frame (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (94% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension rods (18 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (87 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Springs (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Coil springs (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Coil spring (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Axles
      • 0.11% fail on Axle
      • 0.11% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (87% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.80% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Horn
      • 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.11% fail on Switch
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 5.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Electronic stability control (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 3.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (60% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.34% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
    • 0.80% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.46% fail on Pedal
      • 0.34% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.46% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.11% fail on Lever
  • 8.6% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Drag link end (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Power steering
      • 0.23% fail on Other components
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
  • 8.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (53% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 4.0% fail on Compression ignition (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.57% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.57% fail on Condition of glass (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Windscreen (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (56% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (56% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Drive shaft
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (56% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Doors
      • 0.57% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.34% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.11% fail on Tank
    • 0.23% fail on Chassis
      • 0.23% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Cabs
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.46% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.46% fail on Condition
      • 0.23% fail on Requirements (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.80% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.80% fail on Attachment
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
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