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AU12 YFW

2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,312 mi
Last recorded95,312 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X257,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YFW
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited Crd 4X2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 95,312 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , trailing arm bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underneath vehicle corroding

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 7 Apr 2025 89,500 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement adjuster arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 89,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement adjuster arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 82,656 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 76,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,212 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 70,206 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 65,318 miles

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))

Pass 26 May 2020 63,121 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,795 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,823 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 50,800 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 50,800 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

front discs slight corrosion inner face

front pads worn low

rear pads worn low

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2017 48,912 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 42,631 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,728 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2?

Based on 2,429 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,644
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 63
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
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AU12 YFW is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 57,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 YFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU12 YFW is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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