Jeep Compass, Buying guide, MOT record, UK numbers and recalls
16,559 Jeep Compasses are licensed in the UK. In 2025 they passed 75.9% of initial MOT tests, 3.6 points above the 72.3% UK average.
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Jeep Compass at the MOT
75.9% of 12,746 initial tests passed in 2025, ranking the Compass 254th of 575 models. Jeep Compasses aged 3 to 5 years passed 81.5% of MOT tests in 2025; for examples aged 11 years and over that fell to 58.2%.
First-time pass rate, 2025
Share of initial tests passed, retests excluded.
Pass rate by age at test
Jeep Compass tests in 2025.
Where Compasses fail
Share of all failure items recorded on Jeep Compass tests in 2025.
The items testers recorded most often were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (8.9%), wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively (7.6%) and pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn (5.4%).
The MOT page lists every common Compass MOT failure. For one car's own results and advisories, run a free MOT history check.
What to look at on a viewing
The Compass's most common failure areas, and what a tester checks in each.
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Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Walk round with every light on: headlights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp. Check no warning lights stay on after starting.21.1% of Compass failure items
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Suspension
Listen for knocks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for leaking shock absorbers and split rubber gaiters.20.9% of Compass failure items
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Tyres
Check tread depth across the full width of every tyre (the legal minimum is 1.6mm), and look for cuts, bulges and uneven wear.19.4% of Compass failure items
Jeep Compasses in the UK
16,559 were licensed at the end of June 2026, the 2nd most of any Jeep. The number licensed has grown 374% since the end of 2014.
- Change since 2014
- +374%from 3,495 licensed
- Typical year of first use
- 2020half of those licensed at the end of 2025 were first used in 2020 or earlier
- First registered in 2025
- 450against 3,224 in 2019
- Declared off the road
- 5533.2% of those registered, under SORN
Licensed Jeep Compasses since 2014
Licensed at each year end and in the latest quarter.
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| Date | Licensed |
|---|---|
| End of 2014 | 3,495 |
| End of 2015 | 3,462 |
| End of 2016 | 3,448 |
| End of 2017 | 3,442 |
| End of 2018 | 5,495 |
| End of 2019 | 8,615 |
| End of 2020 | 10,079 |
| End of 2021 | 11,604 |
| End of 2022 | 12,599 |
| End of 2023 | 14,036 |
| End of 2024 | 14,833 |
| End of 2025 | 14,812 |
| End of June 2026 | 16,559 |
How old they are
Licensed Jeep Compasses by year of first use.
- Licensed at the end of 2025
- First registered that year
A further 119 were first used before 2011.
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| First used | Licensed, end 2025 | First registered that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 428 | 450 |
| 2024 | 958 | 1,016 |
| 2023 | 1,712 | 1,922 |
| 2022 | 1,214 | 1,356 |
| 2021 | 1,590 | 1,682 |
| 2020 | 1,590 | 1,694 |
| 2019 | 3,004 | 3,224 |
| 2018 | 2,223 | 2,464 |
| 2017 | 13 | 23 |
| 2016 | 0 | 6 |
| 2015 | 3 | 6 |
| 2014 | 369 | |
| 2013 | 459 | |
| 2012 | 608 | |
| 2011 | 503 |
Compass engines and fuel
1.4 litre engines made up 51% of Jeep Compass MOT tests in 2025, followed by 2.0 litre at 11%. Petrol accounts for 46% of licensed Compasses and diesel for 18%.
Engine size at MOT, 2025
Share of 12,740 initial MOT tests in 2025.
Fuel type, licensed Compasses
DfT licensing statistics, June 2026.
| Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 7,656 | 46% |
| Diesel | 3,057 | 18% |
| Battery electric | 157 | 0.9% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 2,665 | 16% |
| Hybrid electric | 3,020 | 18% |
| Gas | 4 | <0.1% |
Jeep Compass recalls
13 DVSA safety recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026 name the Jeep Compass. The 8 most recent are below. Each covers vehicles built in a set period, so a recall does not mean every Compass is affected.
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Aug 2024 R/2024/288
2024 Jeep Renegade and Compass PHEV 12V cable connection
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- On certain vehicles the under-seat intermediate connection or the rear connection to the Integrated Dual Charging Module (IDCM) may not be tightened to the proper torque which may cause overheating of the terminal with risk of thermal incident to surrounding parts.
- Remedy
- Check the conformity of the fastener torque on the 12V cable connection and if required replacement of the cable.
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May 2024 R/2024/184
Incorrect tyre size data on Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may display incorrect tyre size information on the Certificate of Conformity (CoC).
- Remedy
- The CoC must be replaced.
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Jul 2023 R/2023/202
The PBU (pressure valve) membrane in the high voltage battery pack may not be sealed due to incomplete ultrasonic welding
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- On affected vehicles The PBU (pressure valve) membrane in the high voltage battery pack may not be sealed due to incomplete ultrasonic welding. If the battery pack is completely submerged in water (i.e. water fording) water can enter the battery pack which can cause a fire.
- Remedy
- Check the QR code on the PBU (pressure valve) to verify the compliance of the 48V battery and replacement of the 48V battery if necessary.
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Jun 2019 R/2019/176
The body control module software may allow the engine stop start system to operate outside of the emissions certification
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- The body control module software may allow engine stop start behaviour that was not part of the emissions certification.
- Remedy
- Update the body control module software.
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Nov 2018 R/2018/303
An unlatched rear seat back may have reduced luggaage retention capabilities and may have increased forward displacement
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- The rear seat back release latch housing may become damaged and unlatched.
- Remedy
- Replace left and right side rear seat back release bezels.
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Oct 2018 R/2018/273
The passenger airbag (pab) may contain loose fastners due to an assembly problem at the supplier
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- The Passenger Airbag (PAB) may contain loose fasteners.
- Remedy
- Replace passenger airbag.
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Oct 2017 R/2017/256
The occupant restraint controller (ORC) may not operate as intended
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may experience a loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability during a crash due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the Occupant Restraint Controller via the front impact sensor wires
- Remedy
- Replace the Occupant Restraint Control module.
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May 2014 R/2014/033
Daytime running lamp functions incorrectly when indicator is activated
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- It is possible that the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) do not function correctly when the turn signal indicator is actuated. The opposite DRL (rather than adjacent) may turn off when the turn signal is activated. This could result in confusion for other road users.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the function of the lights and where necessary modify the wiring.
Other Jeep models
The most-tested Jeep models in 2025, against the Compass's 75.9% MOT pass rate.
Jeep Compass FAQs
How many Jeep Compasses are there in the UK?
16,559 Jeep Compasses were licensed in the UK at the end of June 2026, with a further 553 declared off the road (SORN), according to DfT vehicle licensing statistics.
Is the Jeep Compass reliable?
MOT data does not measure reliability. It records whether a car met the roadworthiness standard on the day of its test. What it does show is a 75.9% first-time pass rate for the Jeep Compass across 12,746 tests in 2025, above the 72.3% average for all cars.
Has the Jeep Compass had any recalls?
13 DVSA safety recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026 name the Jeep Compass. The most recent was published in August 2024. A recall applies to vehicles built in a set period, so check a specific car on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker.
What should I check before buying a used Jeep Compass?
On the car itself, start with the areas it most often fails on: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension and tyres. Then check the individual car's own records. Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and police stolen markers are not part of the MOT record, so they take a history check.
How do I check a Jeep Compass's history?
Enter the registration of the specific car. A Carpeep car history check reports outstanding finance, write-off category, stolen markers, mileage history, previous keepers, MOT and tax status, import and export markers and scrapped status in one £15 report.
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Across the 1,548 vehicles of every make Carpeep has checked since November 2025, 19% had outstanding finance recorded and 13% an insurance write-off. More on the Jeep history check. To confirm a car's identity, see the Jeep VIN check.
- Outstanding finance
- Write-off records
- Stolen markers
- Mileage history
- Previous keepers
MOT figures are aggregated from the DVSA MOT Anonymised data set for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, retests excluded), which also gives the engine sizes. Licensed, SORN, fuel and registration figures are from the Department for Transport vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0120, VEH0124, VEH0160). Recalls are from the DVSA vehicle recalls data, with recalls launched up to October 2026. Government data is used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. MOT results describe roadworthiness at test, not mechanical reliability. History-check findings are anonymous counts from reports bought on Carpeep, each vehicle counted once, and are published only where at least 100 vehicles returned an answer.