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SW12 LCY

2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,717 mi
Last recorded56,717 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X262,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 LCY
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Sport Plus Crd 4X2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 56,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 56,717 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 52,949 miles

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2023 47,384 miles

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2022 42,693 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 41,318 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 41,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 40,549 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 39,253 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 34,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 26,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 21,861 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 19,408 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 19,408 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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