CarVerify

Free Car Check

GU12 TUW

2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT

Black Petrol 2359cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,192 mi
Last recorded130,192 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT52,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jeep
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 TUW
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited CVT
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc
View full Jeep Compass Limited CVT reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 130,192 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 130,184 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

General corrosion

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 122,586 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING TIE ROD (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 115,911 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 109,988 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 103,974 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 99,693 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 94,605 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 84,208 miles

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,063 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 57,244 miles

Coolant leak water pump leaking ()

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

Nearside Front light cluster damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 57,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Coolant leak water pump leaking ()

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front light cluster damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 42,923 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,319 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Limited CVT?

Based on 5,487 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,526
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
position lamp(s) not working 26
Full Jeep Compass Limited CVT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GU12 TUW is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT in Black with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 52,108 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Compass Limited CVT fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU12 TUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU12 TUW?

You can check the full history of GU12 TUW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU12 TUW registered?

GU12 TUW is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is GU12 TUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 TUW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU12 TUW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GU12 TUW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.