Jeep Patriot + MOT pass rate & common failures
3,781 MOT tests on the Jeep Patriot + (2007–2022) give it a 68.1% pass rate. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (25.7% fail rate), the Patriot + comes out 6.2pp worse. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (20.7%) and lighting & signalling (18.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, ball joint and position lamp — pins and bushes alone was recorded 511 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 18.6% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 36.0% once past 150k.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 1.5pp more often than petrol ones (33.1% vs 31.6%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 44.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 32.4% in 2021 to 30.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Patriot + model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 254 | 70.5% | 29.5% | Suspension |
| 2008 | 1,570 | 66.8% | 33.3% | Suspension |
| 2009 | 295 | 72.2% | 27.8% | Suspension |
| 2010 | 1,445 | 68.4% | 31.6% | Suspension |
| 2011 | 102 | 61.8% | 38.2% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 20.7% | 782 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 18.9% | 716 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.9% | 374 |
| 4 | Steering | 6.8% | 258 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.9% | 222 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.7% | 215 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 5.7% | 215 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.4% | 127 |
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 | 511 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 454 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 348 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 274 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 193 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 191 |
| 7 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 156 |
| 8 | Wipers | 151 |
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 | 44.2% | 1,670 |
| 2 | Brakes | 26.9% | 1,016 |
| 3 | Tyres | 25.2% | 954 |
| 4 | Other defects | 13.7% | 516 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 13.0% | 492 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.1% | 383 |
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 | 43 | 18.6% |
| 30-60k | 445 | 28.8% |
| 60-90k | 1,414 | 31.5% |
| 90-120k | 1,304 | 33.4% |
| 120-150k | 485 | 32.2% |
| 150k+ | 86 | 36.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 3,015 | 31.6% |
| Diesel | 758 | 33.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 994 | 32.4% |
| 2022 | 889 | 30.8% |
| 2023 | 783 | 33.5% |
| 2024 | 640 | 31.9% |
| 2025 | 475 | 30.3% |
What to check before buying a Jeep Patriot +
- Suspension (20.7% 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 (18.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.9% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Jeep Patriot +?
68.1% of the 3,781 Jeep Patriot + MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 31.9% fail rate, across model years 2007–2022.
What does the Jeep Patriot + most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension, recorded in 20.7% of tests, then lighting & signalling (18.9%).
How much does mileage affect Patriot + MOT results?
Fail rates run at 18.6% for cars in the 0-30k band and 36.0% for 150k+, a 17.4-point difference.
Is the petrol or diesel Patriot + more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the petrol fails 31.6% of the time against 33.1% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,781 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.