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PJ12 XCA

2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,695 mi
Last recorded94,695 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X262,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 XCA
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Sport Plus Crd 4X2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 94,695 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 89,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened welded under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 22 May 2024 84,272 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 84,177 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 81,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 81,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 74,401 miles

vehicle under-sealed below

Fail 26 Jan 2022 74,399 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 70,914 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 70,912 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 65,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 57,133 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 57,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bonding is separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Coolant leak lower hose to engine block plastic pipe connector ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 43,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 29,349 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 28,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,730 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2?

Based on 2,924 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,935
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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PJ12 XCA is a 2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,688 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 Plus Crd 4X2 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ12 XCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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PJ12 XCA is a 2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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