2009 Jeep Patriot · 1,445 MOT tests
2009 Jeep Patriot reliability
2009 Jeep Patriots fail 49% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Patriot years (1,445 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Patriots: 50.5%)
- 49%
- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Patriots: 50.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 103,928
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,445
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 10.3% of tests fail here (206% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Jeep Patriot
Fail rate by area
- Suspension29.3%
- Lights and electrics20.8%
- Brakes14.2%
- Steering10.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.4%
- Tyres6.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 9.2%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 8.37%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 7.47%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.99%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 4.57%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 3.6%
A seriously weakened sub-frame can fail and affect steering and suspension, so it needs urgent repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.1%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (16.06%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.46%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (12.73%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (10.93%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (6.64%)
Is a 2009 Jeep Patriot reliable?
2009 Jeep Patriots fail 49% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Patriot years (1,445 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Jeep Patriot MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (9.2% of tests), position lamp not working (8.37% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (7.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Jeep Patriot have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Jeep Patriot shows 103,928 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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