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WV61 NGU

2011 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,487 mi
Last recorded107,487 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Jeep Compass Limited 4X261,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 NGU
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited 4X2
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 107,487 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 100,450 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 95,601 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 95,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 Mar 2023 89,592 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 89,568 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 83,506 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 83,504 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 77,298 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 77,294 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play

nearside rear shock absorber is damp

Pass 3 Mar 2020 73,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,765 miles

Offside Rear Upper arm bush slight play

front discs and pads poor

slight play in steering side rods

Fail 5 Mar 2019 67,765 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper arm bush slight play

front discs and pads poor

slight play in steering side rods

Pass 9 Mar 2018 60,073 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 59,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,742 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not checked because a child seat fitted.

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 52,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear seatbelt not checked because a child seat fitted.

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,649 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 31,502 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 31,502 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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WV61 NGU is a 2011 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WV61 NGU, 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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WV61 NGU is a 2011 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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