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MR51 ARA

2012 Jeep Compass Sport 4X2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,932 mi
Last recorded83,932 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Sport 4X259,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 ARA
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Sport 4X2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 83,932 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 83,930 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 82,096 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 82,086 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm to hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm to hub bush/bolts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 70,393 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 70,177 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 54,295 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 53,767 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 53,796 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 53,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 46,303 miles

Bonnet prop missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 section LED lamp (top section not working) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter leaking (corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2020 46,303 miles

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

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

Bonnet prop missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 section LED lamp (top section not working) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter leaking (corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 39,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 29,571 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 24,329 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Sport 4X2?

Based on 2,069 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,418
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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MR51 ARA is a 2012 Jeep Compass Sport 4X2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass Sport 4X2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 59,668 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 Sport 4X2 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MR51 ARA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Compass Sport 4X2 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Compass Sport 4X2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MR51 ARA is a 2012 Jeep Compass Sport 4X2, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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