Chrysler-Jeep Compass
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 439 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests
439
Highest Pass Rate
2012 (73%)
Years Covered
4
About the Chrysler-Jeep Compass
The Chrysler-Jeep Compass was MOT tested 439 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2008 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 model has the highest pass rate at 73% from 110 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 67%. The 6 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 96,661 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 91,895 miles.
Compared to the Chrysler-Jeep brand average of 74%, the Compass is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Chrysler-Jeep models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Chrysler-Jeep Compass by Year
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Questions about the Chrysler-Jeep Compass
Is the Chrysler-Jeep Compass reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (2008 to 2012), the Chrysler-Jeep Compass averages a 70% MOT pass rate, from 439 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2012 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 73%.
Which year Chrysler-Jeep Compass has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 Chrysler-Jeep Compass has the highest MOT pass rate at 73%, while the 2011 model has the lowest at 67%, a 6 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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