Jeep Patriot Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Jeep Patriot car check
Is the Jeep Patriot reliable? We analysed 4,760 real MOT tests across 429 vehicles to find out.
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The Jeep Patriot is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint and position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Patriot.
Jeep Patriot Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jeep Patriot. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jeep Patriot MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jeep Patriot to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jeep Patriot Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Jeep Patriot fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Jeep Patriot Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Jeep Patriot models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Jeep Patriot Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Jeep Patriot owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Jeep Patriot MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Patriot year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 93 | 71.0% | 31,625 | 62,315 | 100,799 |
| 2011 | 128 | 65.6% | 55,525 | 78,926 | 95,448 |
| 2010 | 677 | 66.9% | 39,917 | 65,080 | 91,466 |
| 2009 | 815 | 67.6% | 46,213 | 71,616 | 95,894 |
| 2008 | 1,966 | 67.4% | 48,036 | 72,136 | 95,976 |
| 2007 | 880 | 66.8% | 47,269 | 75,246 | 106,443 |
How Long Does a Jeep Patriot Last?
Based on 429 Jeep Patriot vehicles on UK roads.
Jeep Patriot Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Patriot 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 Patriot
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
71.0% MOT pass rate from 93 tests
65.6% MOT pass rate from 128 tests
The best year to buy a used Jeep Patriot is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 71.0% across 93 tests. The 2011 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Jeep Patriot Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Patriot THIS CAR | 67.4% | 4,760 | 71,330 mi | 19 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 |
| Rover 80 | 72.9% | 2,851 | 65,863 mi | 67 yrs |
Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Patriot trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Jeep PatriotShould you buy a used Jeep Patriot?
The Jeep Patriot has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.4% across 4,760 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Jeep Patriot are suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (254 recorded failures), suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (101), and position lamp(s) not working (95). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
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 Patriot 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 Patriot owner drives around 6,848 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 Patriot models stay on UK roads for around 19 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.