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SW12 FAU

2012 Jeep Compass Sport 4X2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,264 mi
Last recorded65,264 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Sport 4X259,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 FAU
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Sport 4X2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 65,264 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2023 65,264 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2022 55,112 miles

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))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 55,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 46,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 40,122 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 40,110 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,793 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 25,209 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 17,111 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 14,703 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 11,497 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Sport 4X2?

Based on 2,069 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,418
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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SW12 FAU is a 2012 Jeep Compass Sport 4X2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass Sport 4X2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 59,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Compass Sport 4X2 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW12 FAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SW12 FAU registered?

SW12 FAU is a 2012 Jeep Compass Sport 4X2, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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