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A8 VXN

2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,980 mi
Last recorded48,980 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd61,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VXN
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited Crd
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 48,980 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 48,980 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 41,912 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 39,082 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 36,674 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 30,345 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 30,345 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 19,319 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 16,361 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 11,956 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 11,956 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 6,747 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 4,799 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 3,575 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Limited Crd?

Based on 12,644 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,484
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 303
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 160
position lamp(s) not working 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 104
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A8 VXN is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 61,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Compass Limited Crd fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 303 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 VXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Compass Limited Crd typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Compass Limited Crd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 VXN registered?

A8 VXN is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is A8 VXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 VXN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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