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VK61 UEY

2011 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,021 mi
Last recorded96,021 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Jeep Compass Limited 4X261,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 UEY
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited 4X2
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 96,021 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 96,013 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 90,873 miles

Rear Water In Lamp

Fail 28 Oct 2024 90,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Water In Lamp

Pass 26 Oct 2023 76,624 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 86,624 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 86,624 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Aug 2023 86,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

gearbox noisy

Pass 4 Apr 2022 77,278 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 70,390 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front outer cv boot slightly damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn/perished (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 70,387 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front outer cv boot slightly damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 54,212 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 53,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,909 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 38,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 38,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,679 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 22,778 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 15,228 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Limited 4X2?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 340 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,130
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
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VK61 UEY is a 2011 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2011 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 61,042 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 4X2 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK61 UEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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VK61 UEY is a 2011 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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