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KY12 KNP

2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT

Grey Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,725 mi
Last recorded120,725 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT52,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 KNP
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited CVT
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 120,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 120,712 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to broken spring (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 107,814 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Subframe corroded .

Fail 5 Feb 2025 107,814 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 102,710 miles

Nearside Rear Door cannot be opened .

Fail 16 Sep 2024 102,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Door cannot be opened .

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 89,627 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 89,627 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 77,485 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 67,245 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 56,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 45,095 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 41,805 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,367 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,380 miles

wear to front tyres

Pass 26 Feb 2015 20,255 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
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KY12 KNP is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT in Grey with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KY12 KNP, 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.

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KY12 KNP is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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