Jeep Compass (2018)
2018 Jeep Compass
CarHunch analysed 2,401 real MOT records for the 2018 Jeep Compass. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Jeep Compass passes its MOT at 85.4%, which is a solid 5.4 points above the UK average, suggesting decent baseline reliability. However, one in four owners (25.7%) have encountered a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for safety-critical systems and worth investigating on any used example you're considering.
At 38,210 miles on average, these Compasses show typical mileage for their age—neither run into the ground nor suspiciously low. The 7.0 advisories per vehicle flag ongoing maintenance needs beyond outright failures, so budget for routine wear items and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, brake wear, and any fluid leaks before you commit.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.3 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2018 Jeep Compass
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 25.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (68%) | 1,626 | 86.1% | 0.92 |
| Diesel (32%) | 775 | 83.8% | 1.14 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles fall between 24,922 and 43,651 miles.
2018 Jeep Compass — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 2,247 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Jeep Compass
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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48.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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46.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.3%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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29.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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19.9%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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17.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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14.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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14.7%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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