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LJ12 KPV

2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT

Red Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,266 mi
Last recorded70,266 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT52,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 KPV
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited CVT
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 70,266 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 67,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 65,612 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 64,255 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 62,958 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 59,128 miles

Front subframe surface corrosion

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2019 50,455 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 45,563 miles

hand brake little reserve travel

Pass 26 Jul 2017 39,105 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 34,888 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 26,503 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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LJ12 KPV is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT in Red with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ12 KPV, 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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What year was LJ12 KPV registered?

LJ12 KPV is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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