2015 Jeep Renegade — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 36,235 MOT tests analysed for the 2015 Jeep Renegade, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and suspension. Its pass rate of 80.1% was below the average for small SUVs of a similar age (83.4%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 30.4% in the 150k+ group versus 10.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.8% | 2,825 |
| 2 | Tyres | 7.1% | 2,583 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.0% | 2,165 |
| 4 | Steering | 4.9% | 1,769 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.1% | 1,478 |
| 6 | Brakes | 3.3% | 1,193 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track rod end | 2,082 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 1,887 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 1,591 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 1,317 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 1,049 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 972 |
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 | 24.9% | 9,041 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.6% | 8,199 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.6% | 4,572 |
| 4 | Other defects | 8.9% | 3,225 |
| 5 | Steering | 6.1% | 2,218 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.5% | 1,634 |
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 | 2,245 | 10.0% |
| 30-60k | 14,661 | 16.6% |
| 60-90k | 13,577 | 22.0% |
| 90-120k | 4,556 | 26.4% |
| 120-150k | 981 | 29.3% |
| 150k+ | 214 | 30.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 22,594 | 21.0% |
| Petrol | 13,641 | 18.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,998 | 16.2% |
| 2022 | 7,022 | 16.7% |
| 2023 | 7,216 | 19.4% |
| 2024 | 7,455 | 22.2% |
| 2025 | 7,544 | 24.5% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Renegade
Before buying a 2015 Jeep Renegade, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 7.8% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (7.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (7.1% 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.
- Suspension (6.0% 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.
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 2015 Jeep Renegades pass their MOT?
80.1% of the 36,235 2015 Jeep Renegade MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Jeep Renegade?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.8% of tests, followed by tyres (7.1%).
Does the 2015 Renegade get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.0% in the 0-30k band to 30.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 36,235 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.