2009 Jeep Patriot + — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2009 Jeep Patriot + passed 72.2% of its 295 recorded MOT tests. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail 26.2% of the time, so this is 1.6pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (17.0%) and lighting & signalling (15.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, pins and bushes and position lamp — ball joint alone was recorded 37 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2009 Patriot + fails 31.3% of the time in the 60-90k band and 30.4% at 120-150k, a spread of only 0.9 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 46.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 26.1% in 2021 to 23.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 17.0% | 50 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 15.3% | 45 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.1% | 24 |
| 4 | Steering | 6.4% | 19 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.1% | 18 |
| 6 | Tyres | 6.1% | 18 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 37 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 32 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 23 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 19 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 17 |
| 6 | Wipers | 13 |
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 | 46.8% | 138 |
| 2 | Tyres | 27.1% | 80 |
| 3 | Brakes | 25.4% | 75 |
| 4 | Other defects | 13.6% | 40 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.2% | 27 |
| 6 | Steering | 8.1% | 24 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 99 | 31.3% |
| 90-120k | 94 | 27.7% |
| 120-150k | 69 | 30.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 149 | 26.2% |
| Diesel | 146 | 29.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69 | 26.1% |
| 2022 | 76 | 28.9% |
| 2023 | 56 | 30.4% |
| 2024 | 55 | 29.1% |
| 2025 | 39 | 23.1% |
What to check before buying a 2009 Patriot +
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 17.0% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (17.0% 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 (15.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.1% 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 +s pass their MOT?
72.2% of the 295 2009 Jeep Patriot + MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Jeep Patriot +?
Suspension, recorded in 17.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (15.3%).
Does the 2009 Patriot + get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 31.3% in the 60-90k band to 30.4% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 295 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.