Jeep Compass MOT Results

Registered in 2012
65.2% pass rate
from 827 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Jeep Compass is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension (64% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Suspension arms (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.8% fail on Sub-frames (27 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Sub-frame (49 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (37 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.85% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.36% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (22 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Suspension rods (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (33 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Axles
      • 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.97% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.73% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.60% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.24% fail on Switch
    • 0.24% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
  • 6.9% fail on Brakes
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.97% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.97% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.60% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.24% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (28 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt
          • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.12% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.12% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.73% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.36% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.48% fail on Transmission
      • 0.48% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.48% fail on Joints
    • 0.48% fail on Doors
      • 0.36% fail on Other passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
    • 0.36% fail on Integral vehicle structure (25 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Sub-frame (65 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Sub-frame condition (70 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Chassis (55 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Chassis condition (58 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on System
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.85% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.85% fail on Steering
    • 0.60% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.48% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
  • 0.48% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.48% fail on Attachment
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