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Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto reliable? We analysed 871 real MOT tests across 659 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 871 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.7%
Typical Mileage
38,754mi
Annual Mileage
6,541mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto.

Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

87.3%
2023
86.9%
2022

Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26

Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,306 mi/yr
Typical
6,541 mi/yr
Average
7,381 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,650 mi/yr

Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 212 87.3% 29,475 39,522 44,776
2022 604 86.9% 26,247 38,873 45,989

How Long Does a Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto Last?

Based on 659 Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.3 years
Median
2.0 years

Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
38,754 mi
75th Percentile
45,559 mi
95th Percentile
57,168 mi
Max Recorded
106,193 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

87.3% MOT pass rate from 212 tests

Year to avoid
2022

86.9% MOT pass rate from 604 tests

The best year to buy a used Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.3% across 212 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.9% — 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 Trailhawk PHEV Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto THIS CAR 87.7% 871 38,754 mi — 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
Hyundai Lantra Si 64.3% 942 81,254 mi 28 yrs

Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto?

The Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.7% across 871 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

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 Trailhawk PHEV Auto 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 Trailhawk PHEV Auto owner drives around 6,541 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.

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.

Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto reliable?
Based on 871 MOT tests, the Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto has a 87.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto do per year?
The typical Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto does around 6,541 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto is 2023 with a 87.3% pass rate across 212 tests.