2012 Jeep Compass Black Edition CVT 2.4L Gas bi-fuel · OY62 OHA

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile as the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs. While it passed the most recent test in December 2025 at 63,958 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior due to multiple safety-critical defects. The persistence of ABS and electronic stability control faults in the 2025 failure suggests that vital electronic-safety systems were neglected and only addressed when forced by a test failure, rather than through proactive preventative maintenance. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 63,958 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. However, the data shows long intervals between tests, with only 7,400 miles driven between December 2024 and December 2025. This low-use pattern often masks the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the perishing tyres and leaking shock absorbers. The repeated presence of nails in tyres across multiple years indicates a lack of attention to detail despite the low mechanical mileage. A prospective buyer must focus heavily on the recurring suspension and wheel assembly issues. The nearside front suspension arm ball joint has been flagged for play since at least December 2024, indicating a failure to replace a worn component. Furthermore, the noisy nearside rear wheel bearing and misting on both rear shock absorbers noted in late 2025 suggest the suspension system is nearing the end of its functional life. The history of ABS warning lamps also demands a thorough diagnostic scan to ensure the faults were truly rectified and not merely cleared to pass the test.