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GJ59 GYV

2009 Chrysler-jeep Compass

Black Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,530 mi
Last recorded79,530 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Chrysler-jeep Compass63,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 GYV
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelCompass
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 79,530 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 77,621 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 77,621 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 75,491 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 73,537 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jul 2022 73,537 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 71,759 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 70,916 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 70,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Mar 2019 66,084 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 66,084 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 59,059 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 59,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,548 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 38,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer wall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 30,780 miles

Offside Front 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 27 Aug 2013 24,226 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,921 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Compass?

Based on 6,206 MOT tests across 457 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,335
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
457
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 81
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 77
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 74
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
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GJ59 GYV is a 2009 Chrysler-jeep Compass in Black with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Chrysler-jeep Compass models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 63,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Compass fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ59 GYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Compass typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Compass is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ59 GYV is a 2009 Chrysler-jeep Compass, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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