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SW12 HZM

2012 Chrysler-jeep Compass

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,671 mi
Last recorded91,671 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler-jeep Compass56,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 HZM
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelCompass
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2025 91,671 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up And noisy (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 81,926 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 81,923 miles

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

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 9 Jan 2023 71,723 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 71,722 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 66,513 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2020 59,196 miles

osr tyre cracked/perished

Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,119 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 47,021 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 47,021 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 39,483 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 39,483 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 30,672 miles

Offside daytime running light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2015 22,115 miles

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

o/s daytime driving lamp out

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Compass?

Based on 6,206 MOT tests across 457 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,335
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
457
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 81
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 77
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 74
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
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SW12 HZM is a 2012 Chrysler-jeep Compass in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2012 Chrysler-jeep Compass models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 56,814 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 Chrysler-jeep Compass fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW12 HZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SW12 HZM registered?

SW12 HZM is a 2012 Chrysler-jeep Compass, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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