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OV12 VOT

2012 Chrysler-jeep Compass

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,481 mi
Last recorded120,481 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler-jeep Compass56,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 VOT
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelCompass
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 120,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyre worn inside edges

Fail 3 Dec 2025 120,457 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyre worn inside edges

Pass 19 Dec 2024 112,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing rear seat belts not tested ()

Fail 11 Dec 2024 112,585 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing rear seat belts not tested ()

Pass 30 Nov 2023 103,704 miles

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

Front Coolant leak bottom right corner of rad leaking coolant ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm bush going soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 103,704 miles

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

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

Front Coolant leak bottom right corner of rad leaking coolant ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm bush going soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 95,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f ARB link bottom joint gator split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top suspension arms outer bush has play when pushed and pulled (5.3.4 (a) (i))

evidence of a slight coolant leak collecting on bottom right-hand corner of radiator

Fail 8 Dec 2022 95,490 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front bottom arms ball joints have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f ARB link bottom joint gator split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top suspension arms outer bush has play when pushed and pulled (5.3.4 (a) (i))

evidence of a slight coolant leak collecting on bottom right-hand corner of radiator

Pass 9 Dec 2021 87,394 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator has a slight leak in bottom drivers side corner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm bush worn but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r trailing arm bush worn and just started to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r upper arm bushes have play when wheel is pushed and pulled (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,864 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 78,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 65,759 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 65,679 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 59,913 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 59,859 miles

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

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

no print out was produced due to low emissions

surface corrosion of rear beam axle

Fail 8 Jun 2017 59,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

no print out was produced due to low emissions

surface corrosion of rear beam axle

Pass 28 May 2016 48,825 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 36,973 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Compass?

Based on 6,206 MOT tests across 457 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,335
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
457
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 81
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 77
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 74
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
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OV12 VOT is a 2012 Chrysler-jeep Compass in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Chrysler-jeep Compass models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 56,814 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 Chrysler-jeep Compass fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV12 VOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Compass typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Compass is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV12 VOT registered?

OV12 VOT is a 2012 Chrysler-jeep Compass, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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The MOT history for OV12 VOT shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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