2019 Jeep Compass — MOT failures & pass rate
14,357 MOT tests on the 2019 Jeep Compass are in this dataset, and 86.3% of them passed. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail 9.5% of the time, so this is 4.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.0%) and visibility (5.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and malfunction indicator lamp — wipers alone was recorded 593 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 19.5% once past 90-120k.
The petrol cars hold up better: 12.6% fail against 15.6% for diesel, a 2.9-point gap across 14,357 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 28.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 4.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 16.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.0% | 861 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.0% | 714 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 430 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.3% | 336 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.3% | 332 |
| 6 | Brakes | 1.7% | 241 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 593 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 561 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 306 |
| 4 | Washers | 278 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 267 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joints | 200 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 28.6% | 4,104 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.1% | 2,163 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.0% | 1,294 |
| 4 | Suspension | 8.4% | 1,206 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.9% | 413 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 306 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 6,437 | 10.3% |
| 30-60k | 6,760 | 15.9% |
| 60-90k | 1,062 | 19.4% |
| 90-120k | 77 | 19.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 9,263 | 12.6% |
| Diesel | 5,094 | 15.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90 | 4.4% |
| 2022 | 3,464 | 10.6% |
| 2023 | 3,521 | 12.6% |
| 2024 | 3,613 | 15.5% |
| 2025 | 3,669 | 16.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Compass
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.0% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (5.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (3.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2019 Jeep Compasss pass their MOT?
86.3% of the 14,357 2019 Jeep Compass MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Jeep Compass?
Tyres, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by visibility (5.0%).
Does the 2019 Compass get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.3% in the 0-30k band to 19.5% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 14,357 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.