Pass rate, every year
66.8% Below average
2,363 tests across 5 model years, 2007–2011.
−14.2 pts vs the national average
Chrysler Jeep Patriot MOT Pass Rate & Official DVSA Failure Statistics
Best year to buy
2011 70.9%
The strongest of the 5 years on record. See the 2011 page →
Worst year to buy
2010 64.8%
6.1 points below the 2011 peak. See the 2010 page →
The Chrysler Jeep Patriot MOT pass rate is 66.8%, −14.2 percentage points below the UK average. That is 2,363 DVSA MOT tests recorded between 2007 and 2011. This page lists the most common Chrysler Jeep Patriot MOT failures by category, names the best and worst model years, and finishes with a pre-MOT checklist you can run at home.
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Chrysler Jeep Patriot MOT History and Failure Rates vs UK National Average
The Chrysler Jeep Patriot passed on its first attempt in 57.2%, and its overall record sits −14.2 percentage points below the national average for all cars. These figures come from every recorded DVSA MOT test for the Chrysler Jeep Patriot in the 2023–2025 data: 2,363 tests across 5 model years (2007–2011). A test still carries exactly one pass or fail verdict.
| Measure | This model |
|---|---|
| Tests analysed | 2,363 |
| Overall pass rate | 66.8% |
| Passed on first attempt | 57.2% |
| Average mileage at test | 104,411 mi |
| Model years covered | 2007–2011 (5 years) |
| Versus UK national average | −14.2 pts below |
Figures are computed from every recorded DVSA test for this model in the 2023–2025 data.
Most Common Chrysler Jeep Patriot MOT Problems by Failure Category
Every MOT failure a tester records belongs to one inspection section of the DVSA manual. For the Chrysler Jeep Patriot, the Suspension section leads the record — the breakdown below shows where the recorded failures cluster, then the exact strings behind the three biggest sections.
| Inspection section | Share of failures |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 39% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 29% |
| Visibility | 9% |
| Steering | 8% |
| Brakes | 7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2% |
| Tyres | 1% |
Shares are over the Chrysler Jeep Patriot's recorded defect strings, merged across its year pages.
Suspension
Around 39% of the recorded Chrysler Jeep Patriot failures fall in the Suspension section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Ball joint excessively worn" (8.9%), "Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn" (7.8%), "Component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength" (1.8%) among the Chrysler Jeep Patriot's suspension faults.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Around 29% of the recorded Chrysler Jeep Patriot failures fall in the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources" (8.5%), "Position lamp not working" (6.0%), "Battery(ies) insecure but not likely to fall from carrier" (1.4%) among the Chrysler Jeep Patriot's lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment faults.
Visibility
Around 9% of the recorded Chrysler Jeep Patriot failures fall in the Visibility section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view" (5.0%), "Wipers blade defective" (0.3%) among the Chrysler Jeep Patriot's visibility faults.
Top Recorded Chrysler Jeep Patriot DVSA MOT Test Statistics & Defect Descriptions
The descriptions below are the exact DVSA failure strings testers recorded most often for the Chrysler Jeep Patriot, each with how many of the model's 2,363 tests it was noted on.
- "Ball joint excessively worn" (Major) — noted on about 211 Chrysler Jeep Patriot tests, 8.9% of the model's MOT record.
- "Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources" (Minor) — noted on about 201 Chrysler Jeep Patriot tests, 8.5% of the model's MOT record.
- "Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn" (Major) — noted on about 185 Chrysler Jeep Patriot tests, 7.8% of the model's MOT record.
- "Position lamp not working" (Major) — noted on about 142 Chrysler Jeep Patriot tests, 6.0% of the model's MOT record.
- "Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view" (Minor) — noted on about 119 Chrysler Jeep Patriot tests, 5.0% of the model's MOT record.
- "Track rod end ball joint has excessive play" (Major) — noted on about 108 Chrysler Jeep Patriot tests, 4.6% of the model's MOT record.
Best and Worst Chrysler Jeep Patriot Model Years by Pass Rate
The strongest Chrysler Jeep Patriot model year on record is 2011 (70.9% across 223 tests), and the weakest is 2010 (64.8%). The gap between them is 6.1 points. Years with fewer than 50 recorded tests are excluded, so these are the years with enough MOT history to mean something.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Patriot | 223 | 70.9% |
| 2010 Patriot | 651 | 64.8% |
| 2009 Patriot | 415 | 69.6% |
| 2008 Patriot | 852 | 65.0% |
| 2007 Patriot | 222 | 69.8% |
Newest model year first. Only years with at least 50 recorded tests are listed.
Pre-MOT Inspection Checklist for Chrysler Jeep Patriot Owners
These checks follow this Chrysler Jeep Patriot's own most-recorded failure strings, starting with what a tester is most likely to flag on a Chrysler Jeep Patriot.
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the suspension joints — “ball joint excessively worn”
With the car parked on level ground, rock the top of each front wheel in and out while someone watches the suspension arm. Clunks, or rubber boots split and greasy, are what testers record here.
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the lights — “registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources”
Switch everything on and walk round the car: both headlamps on dip and main, every indicator, both brake lights, reverse, fog and the two number-plate lamps. A bulb is a few pounds and a five-minute job.
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the windscreen — “windscreen damaged”
Check the driver’s side of the screen within the swept area for chips and cracks; anything larger than 10mm in the driver’s central view is a fail. Most chips can be resin-repaired for far less than a new screen.
Derived from the DVSA failure strings testers recorded for the Chrysler Jeep Patriot. A check that finds nothing means the item is likely fine, not that the test is guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions: Chrysler Jeep Patriot MOT & Reliability
What is the Chrysler Jeep Patriot MOT pass rate?
66.8% of the 2,363 recorded Chrysler Jeep Patriot MOT tests ended in a pass, −14.2 percentage points below the national average. 57.2% of those passed on the first attempt.
Which Chrysler Jeep Patriot model years pass the MOT most often?
2011 is the strongest Chrysler Jeep Patriot year on record at 70.9%, while 2010 is the weakest at 64.8%. The year-by-year table below lists every model year with at least 50 recorded tests.
What are the most common Chrysler Jeep Patriot MOT failures?
The most recorded Chrysler Jeep Patriot failures are "Ball joint excessively worn" and "Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources" — together around 17% of tests, mostly in the Suspension section.