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VK09 JNX

2009 Jeep Patriot

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,727 mi
Last recorded113,727 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Jeep Patriot71,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 JNX
MakeJeep
ModelPatriot
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 113,727 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 109,277 miles

Underneath of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2022 104,967 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 98,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive back side of engine, turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 98,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back side of engine, turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 92,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 82,357 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 82,357 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 74,655 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,334 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,965 miles

rear tyres worn slight on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2016 57,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn slight on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres worn slight on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,466 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,674 miles

offside front inner steering rack joint slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,704 miles

front wipers split but effectively clearing screen

How Reliable is the Jeep Patriot?

Based on 4,760 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 254
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 101
position lamp(s) not working 95
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 92
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VK09 JNX is a 2009 Jeep Patriot in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Jeep Patriot models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 71,616 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Patriot fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 254 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK09 JNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Patriot typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Jeep Patriot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK09 JNX is a 2009 Jeep Patriot, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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