Jeep Compass Limited CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Jeep Compass Limited CVT car check
Is the Jeep Compass Limited CVT reliable? We analysed 5,487 real MOT tests across 406 vehicles to find out.
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The Jeep Compass Limited CVT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Compass Limited CVT.
Jeep Compass Limited CVT Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jeep Compass Limited CVT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jeep Compass Limited CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jeep Compass Limited CVT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jeep Compass Limited CVT Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Jeep Compass Limited CVT fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Jeep Compass Limited CVT Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Jeep Compass Limited CVT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Jeep Compass Limited CVT Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Jeep Compass Limited CVT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Jeep Compass Limited CVT MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Compass Limited CVT year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 629 | 77.3% | 32,664 | 50,798 | 75,377 |
| 2012 | 2,883 | 79.3% | 33,182 | 52,108 | 75,724 |
| 2011 | 1,913 | 76.4% | 36,906 | 56,312 | 79,613 |
How Long Does a Jeep Compass Limited CVT Last?
Based on 406 Jeep Compass Limited CVT vehicles on UK roads.
Jeep Compass Limited CVT Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Compass Limited CVT MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Jeep Compass Limited CVT
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
79.3% MOT pass rate from 2,883 tests
76.4% MOT pass rate from 1,913 tests
The best year to buy a used Jeep Compass Limited CVT is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 79.3% across 2,883 tests. The 2011 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Jeep Compass Limited CVT Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Compass Limited CVT THIS CAR | 78.0% | 5,487 | 53,816 mi | 15 yrs |
| Jeep Renegade | 82.4% | 216,942 | 45,731 mi | 11 yrs |
| Jeep Cherokee | 79.5% | 73,214 | 61,010 mi | 27 yrs |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 82.8% | 71,740 | 59,138 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ktm Lc 8 | 88.3% | 2,023 | 24,728 mi | 23 yrs |
Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Compass Limited CVT trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Jeep Compass Limited CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.0% across 5,487 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively with 27 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Jeep Compass Limited CVT with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Jeep Compass Limited CVT owner drives around 5,526 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Jeep Compass Limited CVT models stay on UK roads for around 15 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.