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VA12 BJX

2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT

Blue Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

77,682 mi
Last recorded77,682 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT52,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 BJX
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited CVT
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 77,682 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested o\s and n\s (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o\s and n\s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam o\s and n\s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o\s and n\s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 25 Feb 2025 75,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm in places and cracking 215/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Feb 2025 75,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm in places and cracking 215/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2024 67,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Rear exhaust box shield insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2024 67,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Rear exhaust box shield insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2023 60,915 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 60,907 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 60,305 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 60,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,506 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in ball joint

Fail 24 Sep 2020 51,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid requires new jet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 13 Sep 2019 47,890 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 47,890 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.40 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 43,389 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 36,799 miles

childs seat is fitted

undertray is fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2017 36,789 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

childs seat is fitted

undertray is fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 30,068 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 30,068 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 21,358 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Limited CVT?

Based on 5,487 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,526
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
position lamp(s) not working 26
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VA12 BJX is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT in Blue with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 52,108 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 CVT fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA12 BJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Compass Limited CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Compass Limited CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA12 BJX is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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