Jeep Patriot Sport Plus (2010)
2010 Jeep Patriot Sport Plus
CarHunch analysed 150 real MOT records for the 2010 Jeep Patriot Sport Plus. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Jeep Patriot Sport Plus is a below-average performer at MOT time, with only 67.1% of vehicles passing first time against the UK average of 80%. More concerning, 55.3% of these Patriot examples have recorded a dangerous defect at some point in their lives—well above the threshold that should worry a buyer.
At around 63,000 miles median mileage for a 14-year-old vehicle, these Jeeps are running lower than expected, yet they're still racking up an average of 5 failures and 25.7 advisories per test, suggesting systemic durability issues rather than age-related wear alone. Budget for repeated repairs if you buy one, and get a pre-purchase inspection that explicitly covers suspension, braking, and electrical systems—the defect rate points to chronic problems in these areas.
What to check before buying a 2010 Jeep Patriot Sport Plus
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.
- ⚠️ 55.3% 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 (92%) | 138 | 66.4% | 5.22 |
| Other (5%) | 7 | 75.1% | 2 |
| Diesel (3%) | 5 | 74% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Jeep Patriot Sport Plus 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 2010 Jeep Patriot Sport Plus vehicles fall between 53,645 and 76,212 miles.
2010 Jeep Patriot Sport Plus — Still on the Road
73 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 53% 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.
MOT History Averages
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