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HJ12 OAB

2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,153 mi
Last recorded84,153 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd61,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 OAB
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited Crd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 84,153 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 84,153 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 84,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 81,207 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 81,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake inside rear discs (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/5/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 74,954 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 74,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 70,686 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 70,686 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 69,024 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 69,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,813 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 59,572 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 51,162 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 41,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 31,968 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,578 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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HJ12 OAB is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 Crd fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 303 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ12 OAB, 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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HJ12 OAB is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd, first registered on 25 March 2012.

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