2020 Jeep Renegade — MOT failures & pass rate
2,727 MOT tests on the 2020 Jeep Renegade are in this dataset, and 91.7% of them passed. Small SUVs of a similar age fail at 7.9%, so the 2020 Renegade sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, emissions & environmental and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.1%) and emissions & environmental (2.8%) 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 74 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 17.9% versus 5.9%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.7pp more often than petrol ones (9.8% vs 7.1%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 4.4% of tests failed in 2022 against 9.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.1% | 112 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 75 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 47 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.1% | 31 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 24 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.5% | 14 |
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 | 74 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 71 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 29 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joints | 23 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 19 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 14 |
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 | 22.0% | 599 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.3% | 309 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.1% | 138 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 91 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.8% | 77 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 41 |
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 | 1,590 | 5.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,005 | 10.8% |
| 60-90k | 112 | 17.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,499 | 7.1% |
| Diesel | 1,224 | 9.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 45 | 4.4% |
| 2023 | 869 | 6.6% |
| 2024 | 911 | 8.7% |
| 2025 | 893 | 9.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Renegade
On a 2020 Renegade, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.1% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (2.8% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Lighting & signalling (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 Renegades pass their MOT?
91.7% of the 2,727 2020 Jeep Renegade MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Jeep Renegade?
Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (2.8%).
Does the 2020 Renegade get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.9% in the 0-30k band to 17.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,727 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.