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VN12 YAJ

2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT

White Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,677 mi
Last recorded75,677 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT52,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 YAJ
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited CVT
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 75,677 miles

Both sides rear suspension trailing arms corroding & bushes perished

Pass 4 Oct 2024 71,881 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 71,214 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 69,462 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 67,678 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight free play. ()

Pass 1 Jun 2021 65,131 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 60,623 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 60,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 54,372 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 45,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 39,671 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 39,670 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rears (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 32,888 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 25,210 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 24,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VN12 YAJ is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT in White with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN12 YAJ, 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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VN12 YAJ is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited CVT, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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