Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Jeep Compass?

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 2013 Jeep Compass?

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 2013 Jeep Compass?

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.

How many 2013 Jeep Compass vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

41% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2013 Jeep Compass reliable?

Based on MOT data from 394 vehicles, the 2013 Jeep Compass has a first-time MOT pass rate of 79.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2013 Jeep Compass?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2013 Jeep Compass are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (55.6% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (52.5% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (36.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Jeep Compass?

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 (2013)

394 real MOT outcomes analysed • 79.6% first-time pass rate

2013 Jeep Compass

CarHunch analysed 394 real MOT records for the 2013 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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Moderate sample. 394 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2013 Jeep Compass sits almost exactly at the UK average pass rate of 79.6%, masking a significant durability concern: 41.1% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, nearly double the typical rate. Diesel versions are notably weaker, with a 78.5% pass rate compared to 80.9% for petrol, suggesting the diesel engine in this cohort has been less reliable.

These Compasses are running higher mileage than average for their age at 62,125 miles (median), yet they're accumulating 2.58 failures per test cycle, indicating wear-related problems are mounting. With nearly 18 advisories per vehicle on average, expect ongoing minor repairs; before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks the suspension, brakes, and emissions systems, where most failures cluster on this model.

The 2013 Jeep Compass has a decent first-time pass rate (79.6%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

79.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

41.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.58

Over 11.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

62k

Middle half: 50k–77k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 17.8 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 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 394 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 394 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 55.6%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 36.7%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 23.4%

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Play in steering rack inner joint(s) · Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 19.7%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Oil leak, but not excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.

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Based on MOT data from 394 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 41.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (56%)	219	78.5%	2.7
Petrol (44%)	175	80.9%	2.42

Colour Breakdown

Based on 9,473 Jeep Compass vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 24.3%

2,299

White 22.7%

2,148

Grey 19.3%

1,831

Red 10.7%

1,018

Silver 9.3%

878

Blue 8.5%

801

Bronze 3.2%

301

Beige 1.9%

184

Green 0.1%

Gold 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 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.

62,125

typical

49,591

low mileage

77,308

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Jeep Compass vehicles fall between 49,591 and 77,308 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 49,591 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.

✓ 49,591–77,308 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Jeep Compasss sit.

⚠ Over 104,365 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Jeep Compass — Still on the Road

Most 2013 Jeep Compasss are still being driven.

Strong survival — 311 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* 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.

MOT History Averages

11.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.58

Avg failures per vehicle

17.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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