2009 Chrysler-Jeep Patriot — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 867 MOT tests, the 2009 Chrysler-Jeep Patriot recorded a 68.7% pass rate. That is 6.2 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 25.1%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 22.0% of all tests — 6.9 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, ball joint and position lamp — pins and bushes alone was recorded 152 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 17.4% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 28.8% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 49.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 32.6% in 2021 to 27.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 22.0% | 191 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 15.1% | 131 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.6% | 92 |
| 4 | Steering | 7.3% | 63 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.5% | 48 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.3% | 46 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 152 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 97 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 67 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 62 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 40 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 37 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 49.5% | 429 |
| 2 | Tyres | 28.6% | 248 |
| 3 | Brakes | 28.6% | 248 |
| 4 | Other defects | 15.2% | 132 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 10.8% | 94 |
| 6 | Visibility | 9.3% | 81 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 46 | 17.4% |
| 60-90k | 222 | 29.7% |
| 90-120k | 379 | 33.8% |
| 120-150k | 165 | 32.7% |
| 150k+ | 52 | 28.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 710 | 32.3% |
| Petrol | 157 | 26.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 236 | 32.6% |
| 2022 | 215 | 31.6% |
| 2023 | 186 | 31.2% |
| 2024 | 142 | 31.0% |
| 2025 | 88 | 27.3% |
What to check before buying a 2009 Patriot
On a 2009 Patriot, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 22.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (22.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (15.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2009 Chrysler-Jeep Patriots pass their MOT?
68.7% of the 867 2009 Chrysler-Jeep Patriot MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Chrysler-Jeep Patriot?
Suspension, recorded in 22.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (15.1%).
Does the 2009 Patriot get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.4% in the 30-60k band to 28.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 867 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.