2019 Jeep Compass MOT pass rate: 83.0% (9,241 tests)
Is the 2019 Compass getting worse?
Pass rate of 2019-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85.8% -4.0 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 82.0% -6.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 81.2% -5.8 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2019 Compass
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 819 | 29.3% |
| 2 | Visibility | 609 | 21.8% |
| 3 | Suspension | 370 | 13.3% |
| 4 | Brakes | 321 | 11.5% |
| 5 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 308 | 11.0% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 252 | 9.0% |
All Compass years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7,020 | 80.9% | -5.4 pts | 43,352 |
| 2019 (this page) | 9,241 | 83.0% | -5.4 pts | 35,799 |
| 2020 | 4,802 | 88.0% | -1.9 pts | 27,597 |
| 2021 | 2,404 | 88.2% | -2.2 pts | 26,082 |
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FAQs
Is a 2019 Jeep Compass reliable?
2019-registered examples passed 83.0% of their MOT tests (9,241 tests, 2023–2025), -5.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 7 years old with a median 35,799 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2019 Compass?
The median tested example shows 35,799 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2019 Compass?
In this cohort petrols pass 84.3% of tests against 80.7% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.