2010 Jeep Patriot + Crd — MOT failures & pass rate
1,198 MOT tests on the 2010 Jeep Patriot + Crd are in this dataset, and 67.7% of them passed. That is 8.3 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 24.0%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 22.0% of tests against 18.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, ball joint and position lamp — pins and bushes alone was recorded 189 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 29.0% versus 23.5%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 46.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 22.0% | 264 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 18.7% | 224 |
| 3 | Brakes | 11.4% | 137 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 8.7% | 104 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.3% | 76 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.8% | 69 |
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 | 189 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 147 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 107 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 70 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 65 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 58 |
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 | 46.0% | 551 |
| 2 | Tyres | 28.2% | 338 |
| 3 | Brakes | 27.7% | 332 |
| 4 | Other defects | 13.0% | 156 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 11.9% | 143 |
| 6 | Steering | 9.2% | 110 |
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 | 85 | 23.5% |
| 60-90k | 312 | 34.3% |
| 90-120k | 444 | 33.6% |
| 120-150k | 279 | 31.2% |
| 150k+ | 62 | 29.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 335 | 32.8% |
| 2022 | 283 | 33.2% |
| 2023 | 222 | 28.4% |
| 2024 | 203 | 35.0% |
| 2025 | 155 | 31.6% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Patriot + Crd
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 22.0% of tests. Start there.
- 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 (18.7% 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 2010 Jeep Patriot + Crds pass their MOT?
67.7% of the 1,198 2010 Jeep Patriot + Crd MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 32.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Jeep Patriot + Crd?
Suspension, recorded in 22.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (18.7%).
Does the 2010 Patriot + Crd get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.5% in the 30-60k band to 29.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,198 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.