Jeep Renegade Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Jeep Renegade reliable? We analysed 216,942 real MOT tests across 27,156 vehicles to find out.
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The Jeep Renegade is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Renegade.
Jeep Renegade Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jeep Renegade. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jeep Renegade MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jeep Renegade to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jeep Renegade Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Jeep Renegade models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Jeep Renegade Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Jeep Renegade owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Jeep Renegade MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Renegade year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 161 | 88.2% | 17,044 | 24,898 | 32,656 |
| 2021 | 1,413 | 89.9% | 16,985 | 24,659 | 34,826 |
| 2020 | 3,165 | 90.0% | 19,012 | 28,116 | 40,022 |
| 2019 | 8,554 | 88.8% | 18,926 | 29,578 | 42,810 |
| 2018 | 14,448 | 85.9% | 23,356 | 35,799 | 51,592 |
| 2017 | 31,715 | 85.1% | 27,975 | 42,125 | 59,509 |
| 2016 | 93,960 | 82.0% | 32,254 | 47,326 | 65,902 |
| 2015 | 61,489 | 79.5% | 34,709 | 51,808 | 72,484 |
| 2005 | 81 | 75.3% | 54,890 | 76,376 | 89,657 |
| 1984 | 69 | 85.5% | 33,256 | 58,213 | 97,223 |
How Long Does a Jeep Renegade Last?
Based on 27,156 Jeep Renegade vehicles on UK roads.
Jeep Renegade Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Renegade 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 Renegade
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.0% MOT pass rate from 3,165 tests
75.3% MOT pass rate from 81 tests
The best year to buy a used Jeep Renegade is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.0% across 3,165 tests. The 2005 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Jeep Renegade Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Renegade THIS CAR | 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 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto | 72.9% | 59,684 | 90,431 mi | 25 yrs |
| Mitsubishi Asx | 83.1% | 300,348 | 55,433 mi | 16 yrs |
Compared to the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate) and the Jeep Grand Cherokee (82.8% pass rate), the Jeep Renegade sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Jeep Renegade has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.4% across 216,942 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 Renegade 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 Renegade owner drives around 6,644 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 Renegade models stay on UK roads for around 11 years. 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.