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OV61 VLU

2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,189 mi
Last recorded73,189 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd61,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 VLU
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited Crd
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 73,189 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 68,160 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 67,185 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 64,402 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 59,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 56,369 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,552 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 46,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,639 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 32,890 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 23,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Limited Crd?

Based on 12,644 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,484
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 303
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 160
position lamp(s) not working 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 104
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OV61 VLU is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 61,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Compass Limited Crd fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 303 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV61 VLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was OV61 VLU registered?

OV61 VLU is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is OV61 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 VLU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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