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MJ12 KXE

2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT

Blue Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,867 mi
Last recorded81,867 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT52,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 KXE
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited CVT
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 81,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 81,867 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 75,436 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 75,402 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 70,393 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 66,126 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 62,071 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 59,041 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 59,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wont pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 55,434 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 51,229 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,975 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 46,975 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 39,824 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on the outer edge

front discs slight corrision on the inside

Pass 7 Jul 2015 30,891 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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MJ12 KXE is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT in Blue with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MJ12 KXE, 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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MJ12 KXE is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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