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SW12 FAJ

2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,249 mi
Last recorded78,249 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X262,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 FAJ
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Sport Plus Crd 4X2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 78,249 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2025 78,163 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shortest arm, that bolts to the sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Glow plug light illuminated on the dashboard

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

Slight oil leak on the engine

Pass 9 Dec 2024 71,630 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 66,369 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 61,850 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 56,876 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 51,634 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 51,634 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 45,766 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,528 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 42,402 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 42,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 37,264 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,917 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 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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SW12 FAJ is a 2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW12 FAJ, 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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What year was SW12 FAJ registered?

SW12 FAJ is a 2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is SW12 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 FAJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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