2010 Chrysler-Jeep Patriot 2.4L Petrol · YA10 RVP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the available MOT data. The most recent recorded test conducted on August 25, 2021, at 25,857 miles passed without any defects, indicating that the vehicle met all legal requirements at that time. While a single failure occurred in July 2020, the subsequent pass suggests that any identified issues were rectified immediately, and the record shows no evidence of progressive mechanical degradation. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,616 miles per year. Between July 2018 and August 2021, the car covered only 5,647 miles, confirming a history of infrequent use or long storage. However, there is a significant gap in the record following the August 2021 test. As of June 2026, the vehicle has gone nearly five years without a formal DVSA inspection. This lapse is a critical factor, as the current state of the fluids, rubber components, and structural integrity remains unverified despite the low mileage. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on components that suffer from extended periods of inactivity. Low mileage often leads to seized brake calipers, perished suspension bushes, and degraded tyres that show cracking despite having deep tread. The chassis should be inspected for surface corrosion, particularly on structural joints, which can accelerate when a vehicle sits stationary. Given the lack of recent testing data, a thorough check of the fuel system and the brake fluid condition is essential to ensure the vehicle has not developed hidden faults during its long intervals of non use.