2016 Jeep Renegade — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 62,264 MOT tests, the 2016 Jeep Renegade recorded an 83.8% pass rate. Small SUVs of a similar age fail 14.2% of the time, so this is 2.0pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and steering.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (6.8%) and tyres (6.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are track rod end, position lamp and tread depth — track rod end alone was recorded 3,451 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.8% in the 0-30k band and 33.1% in the 150k+ band, a 25.4-point spread — more than double.
The petrol cars hold up better: 14.5% fail against 17.3% for diesel, a 2.9-point gap across 62,264 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 25.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 11.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 21.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.8% | 4,222 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.4% | 3,990 |
| 3 | Steering | 4.3% | 2,700 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.4% | 2,122 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.7% | 1,707 |
| 6 | Brakes | 2.5% | 1,534 |
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 | 3,451 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 2,851 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 2,531 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 1,936 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 1,396 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 1,107 |
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 | 25.3% | 15,780 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.2% | 11,978 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.4% | 5,239 |
| 4 | Suspension | 8.3% | 5,202 |
| 5 | Steering | 5.9% | 3,686 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.3% | 2,673 |
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 | 6,613 | 7.8% |
| 30-60k | 31,155 | 14.1% |
| 60-90k | 18,974 | 20.2% |
| 90-120k | 4,588 | 24.0% |
| 120-150k | 765 | 26.4% |
| 150k+ | 160 | 33.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 38,002 | 17.3% |
| Petrol | 24,262 | 14.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,799 | 11.0% |
| 2022 | 12,152 | 13.6% |
| 2023 | 12,336 | 15.5% |
| 2024 | 12,916 | 19.3% |
| 2025 | 13,061 | 21.1% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Renegade
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 6.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (6.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (6.4% 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.
- Steering (4.3% of tests): Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair: £150–£500.
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 2016 Jeep Renegades pass their MOT?
83.8% of the 62,264 2016 Jeep Renegade MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Jeep Renegade?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.8% of tests, followed by tyres (6.4%).
Does the 2016 Renegade get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 33.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 62,264 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.