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SW61 KSE

2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,932 mi
Last recorded93,932 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X257,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 KSE
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited Crd 4X2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 93,932 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 93,932 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 90,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 90,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 86,387 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 86,371 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished inner edge, strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 84,272 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 74,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 74,653 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

both front position lights flickering

Pass 26 Feb 2020 63,890 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 55,017 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 47,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 39,653 miles

small chips on windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2016 37,073 miles

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn badly

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 37,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked Arm ball joint bolt and nut (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn badly

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 31,359 miles

EML light on display

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear child seat belt not checked

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 31,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML light on display

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear child seat belt not checked

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 22,081 miles

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

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

n/sf tyre wearing on outer edge

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2?

Based on 2,429 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,644
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 63
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
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SW61 KSE is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2 in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 57,671 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 Limited Crd 4X2 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW61 KSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SW61 KSE is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd 4X2, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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