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LC61 SGZ

2011 Jeep Compass Limited CVT

Black Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,600 mi
Last recorded196,600 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Jeep Compass Limited CVT56,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 SGZ
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited CVT
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 196,600 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Fail 10 Nov 2025 196,596 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 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 also has a screw in it (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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Pass 12 Dec 2024 180,130 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Fail 5 Dec 2024 180,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Pass 7 Dec 2023 163,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2023 163,154 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2022 146,955 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 131,139 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 116,898 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 107,825 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 97,764 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 97,763 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 85,439 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush At hub end (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 85,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush At hub end (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 71,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr outer tread side wall cuts but not down to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer nsr fog light cracked lense but not showing white light to rear

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low on wear but ok for test today (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres uneven wear but still have 3/4 tread patten (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 57,634 miles

nsr lamp damage but does not affect rear lights at time of test today

Pass 21 Jan 2015 44,656 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f wiper split on edge

Fail 21 Jan 2015 44,656 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f wiper split on edge

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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LC61 SGZ is a 2011 Jeep Compass Limited CVT in Black with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Jeep Compass Limited CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 56,312 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 LC61 SGZ, 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 15 years old, this Jeep Compass Limited CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC61 SGZ is a 2011 Jeep Compass Limited CVT, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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