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YC12 JWA

2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,413 mi
Last recorded126,413 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X254,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 JWA
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited 4X2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 126,413 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 123,222 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 120,257 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 120,257 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2023 117,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 115,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2022 115,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 113,813 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 110,302 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole in rubber boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 110,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole in rubber boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 103,149 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 103,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2018 90,679 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 73,020 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2017 73,020 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 56,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are worn on inside edges

Fail 16 May 2016 56,688 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are worn on inside edges

Pass 13 May 2015 43,746 miles

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

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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YC12 JWA is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,740 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 YC12 JWA, 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 14 years old, this Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YC12 JWA is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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