Jeep Patriot MOT Results

Registered in 2010
48.1% pass rate
from 561 tests in 2021
(41% worse than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Jeep Patriot is unusually good or bad.

  • 29% fail on Suspension (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 22% fail on Suspension arms (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 15% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (94% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.71% fail on Linkage
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (24 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.2% fail on Sub-frames (13 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Sub-frame (24 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension rods (32 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (126 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.36% fail on Axles
      • 0.36% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.36% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.1% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.53% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.36% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.89% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.89% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.89% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.89% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.53% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Electrical wiring (12 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
    • 0.53% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.53% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.18% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.18% fail on Switch
  • 13% fail on Brakes (69% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (13 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Electronic stability control (17 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.71% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Brake performance not tested (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.18% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.18% fail on Other components
  • 8.6% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.18% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.18% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.18% fail on Steering column
    • 0.18% fail on Steering play
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
  • 7.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Compression ignition (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.89% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Condition
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.2% fail on Doors (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Other passenger's door (14 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (15 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Driver's door (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Integral vehicle structure (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Sub-frame (35 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Sub-frame condition (37 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.53% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.36% fail on Pipe (13 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Hose
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Transmission
      • 0.18% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.18% fail on Joints
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.53% fail on Condition
  • 1.6% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
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