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YC12 JWG

2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,072 mi
Last recorded101,072 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X254,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 JWG
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited 4X2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 101,072 miles

Age related corrosion

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 101,072 miles

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Age related corrosion

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 99,563 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 99,563 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Near & Offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 97,214 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 97,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 89,408 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 84,120 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 84,070 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,478 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 77,385 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 71,655 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 71,655 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,371 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 67,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 62,411 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 57,499 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 55,085 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Limited 4X2?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 340 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,130
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
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YC12 JWG is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,740 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 4X2 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC12 JWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YC12 JWG is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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