Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Jeep Renegade?

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 2021 Jeep Renegade?

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 2021 Jeep Renegade?

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 2021 Jeep Renegade reliable?

Based on MOT data from 543 vehicles, the 2021 Jeep Renegade 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.

What are common problems with the 2021 Jeep Renegade?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Jeep Renegade are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (30.6% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (29.1% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (11.7% 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 2021 Jeep Renegade?

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 Renegade (2021)

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

2021 Jeep Renegade

CarHunch analysed 543 real MOT records for the 2021 Jeep Renegade. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Jeep Renegade is a strong performer on the MOT bench, with a first-time pass rate of 92.7% — well above the UK average of 80% — and only 8.8% of vehicles ever flagged with a dangerous defect, suggesting good structural and safety integrity. This petrol-only cohort shows consistent reliability across the board, with no significant fuel-type variance to worry about.

At nearly 24,000 miles median for three-year-old vehicles, these Renegades are running well within typical usage for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.23 per vehicle indicates few serious problems developing during this critical early ownership period. The 1.7 advisories per car are moderate, so budget for minor preventative maintenance, but there's nothing here suggesting systemic weak points — a straightforward pre-purchase inspection should give you solid confidence on any example you're considering.

The 2021 Jeep Renegade 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.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

92.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

8.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.23

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

24k

Middle half: 17k–33k

For context

✅ 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.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.7 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 543 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 543 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 30.6%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside 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 8.3%

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

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

Other issues 6.3%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Before you buy a 2021 Jeep Renegade

Based on MOT data from 543 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.8% 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
Petrol (98%)	531	92.6%	0.24

Colour Breakdown

Based on 26,625 Jeep Renegade vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 30.7%

8,180

Grey 19.9%

5,307

White 16.4%

4,371

Red 10.7%

2,842

Orange 8.4%

2,231

Blue 6.4%

1,713

Yellow 3.9%

1,036

Green 1.8%

466

Beige 1%

276

Bronze 0.6%

148

Silver 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Jeep Renegade 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.

23,918

typical

16,784

low mileage

32,615

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Jeep Renegade vehicles fall between 16,784 and 32,615 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,784 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.

✓ 16,784–32,615 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Jeep Renegades sit.

⚠ Over 44,030 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

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.23

Avg failures per vehicle

1.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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