2018 Jeep Compass 1.6L Diesel · SA56 MCN

The most recent MOT on 2025-06-04 recorded two safety-critical issues: rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) and a rear brake disc that was worn, pitted, or scored but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)). These defects indicate progressive wear in the rear braking system, which requires immediate attention to maintain safe stopping power. The MOT history shows a mixed pattern of defects. While the 2024-06-10 and 2022-05-30 tests had no recorded issues, earlier reports highlight tyre-related problems. In 2021-06-04, both front tyres were near the legal wear limit, and in 2023-05-24, a nearside rear tyre had a nail. These suggest inconsistent tyre maintenance or potential alignment issues, though no recurring defects were noted beyond the latest brake concerns. The trend in defects appears stable overall, with no escalating issues in recent years. However, the 2025 brake defects represent the first significant safety-related findings in over three years, indicating that wear has reached a critical threshold. This suggests the vehicle may have been driven with reduced brake performance, though no prior MOTs flagged similar concerns. The vehicle’s mileage of 45,959 miles over eight years equates to approximately 5,745 miles annually, which is low for its age.