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

Based on MOT data from 453 vehicles, the 2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.7%, 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 Trailhawk 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 Trailhawk PHEV Auto (2022)

453 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 453 real MOT records for the 2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 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. 453 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV is performing well above the UK average, with an 87.2% first-time pass rate compared to the national 80%, and only 3.3% of vehicles have ever shown a dangerous defect—a reassuring sign for a hybrid-electric model still relatively new to the road. The low failure rate of just 0.14 per vehicle suggests mechanical soundness, though the 0.7 advisories per car indicates minor wear items are starting to emerge as these vehicles approach 40,000 miles on average.

At nearly four years old with median mileage around 39,000 miles, these Compasses are tracking as genuinely well-maintained examples, suggesting owners are taking the hybrid powertrain seriously. Before committing to one, get a full independent inspection focused on the battery health and hybrid system condition—the standard MOT doesn't catch early degradation in these components, and that's where future repair bills could hurt.

The 2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

92.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.14

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

39k

Middle half: 26k–46k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 453 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 453 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.3% 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%)	452	92.7%	0.14

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,029 Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 52.9%

544

Black 17.7%

182

White 16.9%

174

Blue 6.3%

Red 4.8%

Silver 1.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 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.

39,039

typical

25,577

low mileage

46,145

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Auto vehicles fall between 25,577 and 46,145 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 25,577 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.

✓ 25,577–46,145 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk PHEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 62,295 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

0.14

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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