2020 Jeep Compass 1.4L Petrol · RX70 KKB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy having passed its latest MOT in September 2025 with 52,136 miles. However, the testing history reveals a trend of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. The failure just one day prior to that pass at 52,092 miles highlighted multiple immediate concerns, including defective wiper blades, a blown headlamp, and critically low tyre tread. While these issues were rectified to secure the subsequent pass, the density of defects suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults when a legal test failure was imminent. The mileage pattern is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. There is a significant jump of 21,774 miles between the September 2024 test at 30,318 miles and the September 2025 test at 52,092 miles. This acceleration in usage over the last recorded year explains the rapid wear observed on consumables, particularly the transition of all four tyres to near below legal limits in the 2025 failure. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension and alignment geometry. The record consistently flags inner-edge tyre wear on the front axle across 2023, 2024, and 2025, which indicates a persistent tracking issue or worn suspension bushes that have not been properly corrected. The cooling system also requires scrutiny for leaks, following the low coolant level noted during the September 2025 failure. Given the recurring nature of tyre issues, a thorough inspection of the ball arms and control joints is necessary to ensure no further mechanical instability is present.