2020 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 763 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 92.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.4% | 41 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 28 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.9% | 7 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 3 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 2 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 31 |
| 2 | Side repeaters | 9 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 9 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 5 | Daytime running lamps | 8 |
| 6 | Washers | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.4% | 163 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.2% | 55 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 46 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.0% | 15 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 14 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 9 |
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 | 513 | 6.2% |
| 30-60k | 235 | 9.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 256 | 10.2% |
| 2024 | 241 | 5.0% |
| 2025 | 259 | 8.1% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Renegade Night Eagle Auto
Before buying a 2020 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (3.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2020 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle Autos pass their MOT?
92.3% of the 763 2020 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.7%).
Does the 2020 Renegade Night Eagle Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.2% in the 0-30k band to 9.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 763 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.