2019 Jeep Renegade — MOT failures & pass rate
7,537 MOT tests on the 2019 Jeep Renegade are in this dataset, and 91.2% of them passed. Small SUVs of a similar age fail at 8.8%, so the 2019 Renegade sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.5%) and lighting & signalling (2.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, malfunction indicator lamp and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 201 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 25.6% versus 5.5%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.3pp more often than petrol ones (10.5% vs 8.1%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 2.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.5% | 336 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 199 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 114 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.5% | 109 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.1% | 81 |
| 6 | Brakes | 1.0% | 73 |
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 | 201 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 102 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 97 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 64 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 61 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joints | 59 |
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 | 21.6% | 1,629 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.4% | 857 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.2% | 464 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.2% | 239 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 200 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 102 |
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 | 4,138 | 5.5% |
| 30-60k | 2,889 | 11.3% |
| 60-90k | 460 | 20.2% |
| 90-120k | 43 | 25.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 5,526 | 8.1% |
| Diesel | 2,011 | 10.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 1,871 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | 1,828 | 7.2% |
| 2024 | 1,852 | 10.0% |
| 2025 | 1,916 | 12.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Renegade
On a 2019 Renegade, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.5% 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 (2.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (1.5% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2019 Jeep Renegades pass their MOT?
91.2% of the 7,537 2019 Jeep Renegade MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Jeep Renegade?
Tyres, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.6%).
Does the 2019 Renegade get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.5% in the 0-30k band to 25.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,537 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.