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2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,882 mi
Last recorded73,882 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd61,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 KUS
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited Crd
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 73,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 73,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 64,821 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2024 64,564 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2023 45,800 miles

Engine coolant level low.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Nov 2023 45,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine coolant level low.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2023 44,379 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 37,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 34,189 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 2 May 2019 27,609 miles

all tyres age cracking wearing low on edges

o/s/f day time running lamp not working

Fail 1 May 2019 27,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

all tyres age cracking wearing low on edges

o/s/f day time running lamp not working

Pass 22 May 2018 21,922 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 21,914 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2017 20,354 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 15,860 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 12,177 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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L300 KUS is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L300 KUS, 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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L300 KUS is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited Crd, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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