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PJ61 WLK

2012 Chrysler-jeep Compass

Black Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,431 mi
Last recorded74,431 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler-jeep Compass56,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 WLK
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelCompass
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 74,431 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) FRONT BOTH SIDES ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair REAR HANDBRAKE BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR & BOTH REAR TRAILING ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR UPPER HUB OUTER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 74,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect FRONT BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) FRONT BOTH SIDES ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair REAR HANDBRAKE BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR & BOTH REAR TRAILING ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR UPPER HUB OUTER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 71,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +all suspension components arms etc. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 70,208 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Front brake discs corroding

Front brake pads getting low

Slight play in both front steering rack arms

Slight play in both trailing arm front bushes

Fail 26 Sep 2023 70,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front brake pads getting low

Both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Front brake discs corroding

Slight play in both front steering rack arms

Slight play in both trailing arm front bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,236 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 66,236 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 62,429 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 59,258 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 54,537 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 48,780 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 48,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 42,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 34,099 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,560 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 24,560 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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PJ61 WLK is a 2012 Chrysler-jeep Compass in Black with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PJ61 WLK, 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 PJ61 WLK registered?

PJ61 WLK is a 2012 Chrysler-jeep Compass, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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