Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Jeep Compass S PHEV Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Jeep Compass S PHEV Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Jeep Compass S PHEV Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Jeep Compass S PHEV Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 423 vehicles, the 2022 Jeep Compass S PHEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Jeep Compass S PHEV Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Jeep Compass S PHEV Auto (2022)

423 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Jeep Compass S PHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 423 real MOT records for the 2022 Jeep Compass S PHEV Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 423 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Jeep Compass S PHEV Auto passes its MOT at 82.4%, which sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting solid early-life reliability. Only 5.4% of this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety concerns are minimal for the model overall.

At just over 34,000 miles median, these vehicles are still very young and low-mileage, making failure patterns less predictive of long-term durability. The average of 0.17 failures and 0.7 advisories per vehicle is reassuring, but before buying one used, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the hybrid battery and electrical systems, which are the real cost risks with PHEVs as they age.

The 2022 Jeep Compass S PHEV Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (90.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

34k

Middle half: 22k–44k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 423 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.

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Based on MOT data from 423 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.4% 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. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,557 Jeep Compass S PHEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 38.5%

599

White 18%

280

Blue 17.3%

270

Silver 11.2%

175

Red 9.8%

153

Grey 5.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Jeep Compass S PHEV Auto 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.

34,032

typical

22,268

low mileage

44,262

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Jeep Compass S PHEV Auto vehicles fall between 22,268 and 44,262 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,268 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 22,268–44,262 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Jeep Compass S PHEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 59,753 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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