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VO61 LFN

2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT

Black Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,805 mi
Last recorded87,805 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT52,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 LFN
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited CVT
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 87,805 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 85,129 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 82,527 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 81,253 miles

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

general under body is covered with thick black substance

tested in wet condition

Pass 9 Feb 2022 81,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel cap door faulty

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,949 miles

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

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

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

all underside heavily undersealed

fuel cap door broken

nearside front door opening latch faulty

Fail 27 Jan 2021 79,949 miles

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

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

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

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

all underside heavily undersealed

fuel cap door broken

nearside front door opening latch faulty

Pass 31 May 2019 75,694 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 72,343 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 72,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 7 Dec 2017 65,700 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 65,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,373 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 54,727 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2015 49,265 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Limited CVT?

Based on 5,487 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,526
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
position lamp(s) not working 26
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VO61 LFN is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT in Black with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 52,108 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Compass Limited CVT fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO61 LFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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VO61 LFN is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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