Chrysler Jeep Compass (2011)
2011 Chrysler Jeep Compass
CarHunch analysed 174 real MOT records for the 2011 Chrysler Jeep Compass.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Chrysler-Jeep Compass is a noticeably weaker performer than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 75.6% versus the 80% national benchmark—and nearly half of these vehicles (47.1%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for potential buyers. The diesel variants, which make up the majority of the sample, manage only a 72.5% pass rate, suggesting fuel type isn't solving the underlying reliability issues here.
At 13 years old, these Compasses are running relatively modest mileage (median 67,236 miles), yet they're racking up 3.6 failures and over 20 advisories per vehicle on average, pointing to systemic wear rather than high-mileage abuse. Before purchasing one, get a comprehensive pre-buy inspection and specifically ask the seller for full MOT history—the pattern of failures and dangerous defects will tell you whether you're looking at a neglected example or one that's been properly maintained.
We have limited data for the 2011 Chrysler Jeep Compass — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.
These stats describe 174 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 174 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011.
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Before you buy a 2011 Chrysler Jeep Compass
Based on MOT data from 174 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
47.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded -
recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (59%) | 103 | 72.5% | 3.99 |
| Petrol (41%) | 71 | 80.1% | 3.03 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Chrysler Jeep Compass vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Chrysler Jeep Compass vehicles fall between 53,713 and 79,355 miles.
2011 Chrysler Jeep Compass — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 54% of 2011 Chrysler Jeep Compasss are still active.
90 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 54% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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