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LJ12 VDA

2012 Jeep Compass

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,412 mi
Last recorded119,412 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass62,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 VDA
MakeJeep
ModelCompass
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 119,412 miles

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

Nearside Front foglamp missing

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 119,412 miles

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

Nearside Front foglamp missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 114,170 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 109,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 100,951 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 100,742 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 87,743 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Slight play in both sides steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2021 87,743 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Slight play in both sides steering rack

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 74,991 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,313 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 72,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 63,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

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

Offside Front 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)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass?

Based on 52,983 MOT tests across 9,725 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,908
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
9,725
On UK Roads
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LJ12 VDA is a 2012 Jeep Compass in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 62,994 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Jeep Compass typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Compass is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ12 VDA is a 2012 Jeep Compass, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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