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SW61 AVU

2011 Jeep Compass Sport 4X2

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,831 mi
Last recorded96,831 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Jeep Compass Sport 4X261,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 AVU
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Sport 4X2
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2026 96,831 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front fog lamps not working.

Coolant below minimum.

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f inner. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly damaged/cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly cracked. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap top missing, but still seals ok.

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake has slight imbalance. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper suspension arm bush worn, and slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper split.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 93,271 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f upper arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fuel cap plastic top missing, but lower sealing device sealing ok.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r upper and lower arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bush worn/deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 89,503 miles

Front Both front fog lights are inoperative.

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

Fuel cap damaged, outer/locking cap is missing, still sealed.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail/metal in tyre. ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish within the tread gaps. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes are starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 83,321 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 83,230 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe corroded/holed at nsr as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark looks low (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 72,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 60,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 60,405 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush delimited (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 54,164 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 47,955 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 47,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 41,044 miles

rear pads worn aprox 4mm

travel h/brake

Fail 30 Nov 2017 41,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear pads worn aprox 4mm

travel h/brake

Pass 31 Oct 2016 34,129 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 34,129 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 28,085 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 22,632 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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SW61 AVU is a 2011 Jeep Compass Sport 4X2 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2011 Jeep Compass Sport 4X2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 61,151 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 4X2 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW61 AVU, 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 15 years old, this Jeep Compass Sport 4X2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW61 AVU is a 2011 Jeep Compass Sport 4X2, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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