2010 Jeep Patriot · 2,184 MOT tests
2010 Jeep Patriot reliability
2010 Jeep Patriots fail 51.1% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Patriot years (2,184 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Patriots: 50.5%)
- 51.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Patriots: 50.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 95,625
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,184
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.3% of tests fail here (228% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Jeep Patriot
Fail rate by area
- Suspension29%
- Lights and electrics25.1%
- Brakes15.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.5%
- Steering8.9%
- Tyres8.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 9.98%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 9.07%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 9.07%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.68%
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 5.17%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Stop lamp not working 4.76%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (17.86%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.7%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (10.26%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.52%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (6.36%)
Is a 2010 Jeep Patriot reliable?
2010 Jeep Patriots fail 51.1% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Patriot years (2,184 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Jeep Patriot MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (9.98% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (9.07% of tests), position lamp not working (9.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Jeep Patriot have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Jeep Patriot shows 95,625 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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