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AJ10 DFZ

2010 Jeep Patriot Sport

White Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,259 mi
Last recorded119,259 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Jeep Patriot Sport58,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 DFZ
MakeJeep
ModelPatriot Sport
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 119,259 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated To Ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 119,259 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated To Ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 118,029 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 118,029 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 117,883 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 108,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 108,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 102,288 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 99,635 miles

battery poorly secured

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2020 99,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery poorly secured

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 95,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 95,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

all rear suspension components heavily corroded

free play in parking brake lever

Pass 29 Jan 2018 91,752 miles

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2017 83,427 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 83,427 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 68,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 58,371 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 49,200 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 48,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Patriot Sport?

Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 417 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
6,023
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
417
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 360
position lamp(s) not working 138
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 135
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 133
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
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AJ10 DFZ is a 2010 Jeep Patriot Sport in White with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2010 Jeep Patriot Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 58,595 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Patriot Sport fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 360 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ10 DFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Patriot Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 16 years old, this Jeep Patriot Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ10 DFZ is a 2010 Jeep Patriot Sport, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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