Jeep Patriot Sport Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Jeep Patriot Sport car check
Is the Jeep Patriot Sport reliable? We analysed 6,678 real MOT tests across 417 vehicles to find out.
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The Jeep Patriot Sport is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, position lamp(s) not working and track rod end ball joint has excessive play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Patriot Sport.
Jeep Patriot Sport Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jeep Patriot Sport. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jeep Patriot Sport MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jeep Patriot Sport to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jeep Patriot Sport Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Jeep Patriot Sport fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Jeep Patriot Sport Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Jeep Patriot Sport models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Jeep Patriot Sport Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Jeep Patriot Sport owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Jeep Patriot Sport MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Patriot Sport year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 61 | 68.9% | 32,505 | 50,178 | 80,824 |
| 2010 | 1,354 | 68.8% | 38,087 | 58,595 | 82,564 |
| 2009 | 75 | 66.7% | 33,346 | 50,328 | 72,874 |
| 2008 | 4,886 | 66.6% | 41,480 | 63,741 | 86,110 |
| 2007 | 242 | 67.4% | 41,855 | 66,670 | 95,123 |
How Long Does a Jeep Patriot Sport Last?
Based on 417 Jeep Patriot Sport vehicles on UK roads.
Jeep Patriot Sport Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Patriot Sport 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 Sport
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
68.9% MOT pass rate from 61 tests
66.6% MOT pass rate from 4,886 tests
The best year to buy a used Jeep Patriot Sport is 2011, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 68.9% across 61 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 66.6% — 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 Sport Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Patriot Sport THIS CAR | 67.0% | 6,678 | 63,084 mi | 18 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 |
| Nissan Cherry | 66.7% | 5,953 | 61,072 mi | 46 yrs |
Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Patriot Sport trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Jeep Patriot Sport has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.0% across 6,678 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Jeep Patriot Sport are suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (360 recorded failures), position lamp(s) not working (138), and track rod end ball joint has excessive play (135). 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 Sport 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 Sport owner drives around 6,023 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 Sport models stay on UK roads for around 18 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.