2009 Jeep Patriot + Crd — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,348 MOT tests analysed for the 2009 Jeep Patriot + Crd, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 67.4% was below the average for cars of a similar age (76.1%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 23.6% | 318 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.5% | 223 |
| 3 | Brakes | 11.4% | 154 |
| 4 | Steering | 7.9% | 106 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 7.3% | 98 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.0% | 67 |
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 | 192 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 163 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 120 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 100 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 68 |
| 6 | Sub-frame | 65 |
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 | 50.2% | 677 |
| 2 | Brakes | 29.8% | 401 |
| 3 | Tyres | 26.6% | 358 |
| 4 | Other defects | 15.4% | 207 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 10.5% | 141 |
| 6 | Steering | 7.3% | 98 |
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 | 102 | 29.4% |
| 60-90k | 304 | 30.6% |
| 90-120k | 521 | 34.7% |
| 120-150k | 303 | 32.0% |
| 150k+ | 105 | 30.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 346 | 30.1% |
| 2022 | 338 | 33.4% |
| 2023 | 298 | 34.2% |
| 2024 | 206 | 32.5% |
| 2025 | 160 | 33.1% |
What to check before buying a 2009 Patriot + Crd
Before buying a 2009 Jeep Patriot + Crd, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 23.6% of tests for this year.
- Suspension (23.6% 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 (16.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.4% 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 Jeep Patriot + Crds pass their MOT?
67.4% of the 1,348 2009 Jeep Patriot + Crd MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 32.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Jeep Patriot + Crd?
Suspension, recorded in 23.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (16.5%).
Does the 2009 Patriot + Crd get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 29.4% in the 30-60k band to 30.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,348 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.