2010 Jeep Patriot + — MOT failures & pass rate
1,445 MOT tests on the 2010 Jeep Patriot + are in this dataset, and 68.4% of them passed. That is 6.5 percentage points worse than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 25.2%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (21.2%) and lighting & signalling (19.4%) 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 185 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2010 Patriot + fails 30.7% of the time in the 30-60k band and 30.9% at 120-150k, a spread of only 0.2 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 44.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 21.2% | 306 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 19.4% | 280 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.8% | 156 |
| 4 | Steering | 7.3% | 106 |
| 5 | Tyres | 5.5% | 79 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.2% | 75 |
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 | 185 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 172 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 143 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 112 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 86 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 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 | 44.6% | 644 |
| 2 | Tyres | 26.1% | 377 |
| 3 | Brakes | 24.8% | 359 |
| 4 | Other defects | 13.5% | 195 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 12.3% | 177 |
| 6 | Steering | 8.4% | 122 |
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 | 238 | 30.7% |
| 60-90k | 574 | 32.4% |
| 90-120k | 444 | 31.8% |
| 120-150k | 149 | 30.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,274 | 31.5% |
| Diesel | 168 | 33.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 347 | 31.4% |
| 2022 | 311 | 29.9% |
| 2023 | 299 | 33.1% |
| 2024 | 272 | 31.6% |
| 2025 | 216 | 32.4% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Patriot +
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 21.2% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (21.2% 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 (19.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.8% 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 +s pass their MOT?
68.4% of the 1,445 2010 Jeep Patriot + MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Jeep Patriot +?
Suspension, recorded in 21.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (19.4%).
Does the 2010 Patriot + get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 30.7% in the 30-60k band to 30.9% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,445 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.