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Jeep Compass Mk2 (MP) (2017-present) reliability

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Jeep Compass Mk2 (MP) built around 2018: more fails still not passed 3 days later

Jeep Compass Mk2 (MP) models built around 2018 fail an MOT and still haven’t passed 3 days later more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

5.0% of MOT tests on Jeep Compass Mk2 (MP) models built around 2018 failed and still hadn’t passed 3 days later. For similar cars the same age, it was 2.7%.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Jeep Compass Mk2 (MP) models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Jeep Compass Mk2 (MP)
No reliability rating: too close to call between ratings2017-presentSUVPETROL / DIESEL / HYBRID ELECTRIC

Based on 11,635 tests of Compass models registered 2017+.

About 1 in 8 petrol Compass cars registered in 2022 (13%) failed their first MOT.

Based on 386 first MOTs (DVSA MOT results, 2025).

About 1 in 20 Compass Mk2 (MP) MOTs (5%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2018 (7 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 1,710 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 20 Compass Mk2 (MP) MOTs (5.1%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2018 (7 years old).

Based on 1,710 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

Mk2 (MP) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
1,65613.6%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
2,12814.4%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
2,57917.3%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
3,56219.8%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
1,71020.1%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 7 years old.

How the Compass Mk2 (MP) compares

At each age below, see how the Compass Mk2 (MP) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 6,639 tests across 5 Jeep models, built around 2018 (7 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateJeep average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
1,65613.6%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
2,12814.4%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
2,57917.3%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
3,56219.8%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
1,71020.1%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Compass Mk2 (MP).

  1. 1

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.3%
    Dangerous
    2.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 7.6%, against 20.1% for the Jeep Compass Mk2 (MP), both built around 2018.

    1,815 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Lexus NX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    2.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.4%

    Lower fail rate: 9.5%, against 20.1% for the Jeep Compass Mk2 (MP), both built around 2018.

    4,706 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Volkswagen T-Roc

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.9%
    Dangerous
    3.9%

    Lower fail rate: 9.6%, against 20.1% for the Jeep Compass Mk2 (MP), both built around 2018.

    9,233 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Porsche Macan

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    8.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2%
    Dangerous
    2.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    91.6%

    Lower fail rate: 8.7%, against 20.1% for the Jeep Compass Mk2 (MP), both built around 2018.

    4,936 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

11 recalls in all

6 of the 11 Compass Mk2 (MP) recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 5 more

Top concerns

  • The PBU (pressure valve) membrane in the high voltage battery pack may not be sealed due to incomplete ultrasonic weldin
  • An unlatched rear seat back may have reduced luggaage retention capabilities and may have increased forward displacement
  • The passenger airbag (pab) may contain loose fastners due to an assembly problem at the supplier

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

What has gone wrong on Compass Mk2 (MP) cars built around 2018

The share of petrol cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 133 cars.

Structural systems

Suspension
11%
Emissions
4%
Drivetrain
1%

Wear items

Tyres
23%
Lighting
12%
Brakes
7%
How Compass Mk2 (MP) cars have aged

How Compass Mk2 (MP) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.

0%10%20%34567Age at MOTBuilt around 2021, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 12.6% (1,351 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2021, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 14.1% (1,234 tests, 2025 data)2021Built around 2020, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 12.5% (1,261 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2020, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 14.1% (1,107 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2020, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 14.7% (1,028 tests, 2025 data)2020Built around 2019, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 13.4% (2,652 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2019, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 15.6% (2,430 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2019, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 17.7% (2,348 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2019, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 18.5% (2,276 tests, 2025 data)2019Built around 2018, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 12.0% (1,961 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2018, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 14.2% (1,816 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2018, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 18.4% (1,767 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2018, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 20.7% (1,784 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2018, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 20.0% (1,692 tests, 2025 data)2018
First registered around 2021First registered around 2020First registered around 2019First registered around 2018
How each part holds up as Mk2 (MP) cars age

How each part holds up as Mk2 (MP) cars age

The share of petrol cars built 2017-2020 that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Rates usually rise with age, but can dip slightly as cars leave the road.

Part of the car5 years6 years7 years
Suspension4%8%11%
Brakes6%9%7%
Emissions3%1%4%
Tyres12%20%23%
Lighting10%10%12%
DrivetrainNo figure1%1%

Based on petrol cars in the 2017-2020 build-year band, from 94 to 175 cars at each age.

Mk2 (MP) variants compared

Compass Mk2 (MP) variants built around 2018

The fail rate for each Compass Mk2 (MP) variant, grouped by fuel. Each row counts fails per MOT test, the same way as the main fail rate chart.

Petrol

  • COMPASS19.0%1,043 tests

Diesel

  • COMPASS21.7%667 tests
All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common issues on Jeep Compasses of this age

This list covers every Jeep Compass built around 2018, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk2 (MP) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    23.0%
    Advisory: 558Fail: 62 (10% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    19.5%
    Advisory: 501Fail: 84 (14% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    16.0%
    Advisory: 357Fail: 28 (7% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    13.5%
    Advisory: 297Fail: 4 (1% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    10.6%
    Advisory: 210Fail: 23 (10% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,710 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Jeep Compass Mk2 (MP) (2017-present) fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,710 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 11,635 MOT tests on Jeep Compasses first registered from 2017. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.