MOT failure data · 2025
Jeep Compass MOT problems
Across every Jeep Compass that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, on 10.02% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 22.6%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Jeep Compass MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 10.02% |
| 2 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 6.34% |
| 3 | Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension | 5.89% |
| 4 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 4.37% |
| 5 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 4.3% |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunction | Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.11% |
| 7 | Washers provides insufficient washer liquid | Visibility | 3.75% |
| 8 | Condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 3.68% |
| 9 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 3.66% |
| 10 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.57% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Jeep Compass, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Jeep Compass buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Jeep Compass?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Jeep Compass MOT FAQs
What does a Jeep Compass most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Jeep Compass cars failing their 2025 MOT was "tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", appearing on 10.02% of failure items.
Does this mean my Jeep Compass will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Jeep Compass that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Jeep Compass passed 81.88% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Jeep Compass's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Jeep Compass MOT pass rate · used Jeep Compass buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.