In 2025, 25,886 Jeep Renegade cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 70% passed first time, compared with 76% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Renegade worse than average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 196 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 4 years old, 88% of Renegades passed first time (all cars that age: 87%). By 10 years, that figure is 63% (all cars: 72%). It trails the average car at most ages, most noticeably at 10 years (9 points behind).
Jeep Renegade All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Renegade passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years | 556 | 88% | 87% | 29,712 |
| 5 years | 815 | 87% | 86% | 36,696 |
| 6 years | 1,716 | 84% | 84% | 40,799 |
| 7 years | 2,300 | 78% | 81% | 51,708 |
| 8 years | 4,045 | 72% | 78% | 61,364 |
| 9 years | 10,515 | 68% | 75% | 70,209 |
| 10 years | 5,837 | 63% | 72% | 78,008 |
What fails most on a Jeep Renegade
The area that lets the Renegade down most, relative to other cars, is steering: 11.9% of tests failed on it, 5.4 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on body and structure and brakes.
Share of Renegade tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | Steering | 9.2% |
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 6.6% |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | Suspension | 4.9% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 4.4% |
| Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction | Emissions and leaks | 4.2% |
| A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | Steering | 2.6% |
What to check when buying a used Renegade
Based on where the Renegade fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Steering: Feel for play or knocking through the wheel, and check power-steering fluid isn’t leaking. More
- Emissions and leaks: Look for oil and coolant leaks underneath, listen for exhaust blows on a cold start, and watch for smoke when revving. Repair guide
- Tyres: Check tread across the whole width (uneven wear hints at alignment or suspension faults), and look for cuts, bulges and mismatched brands. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Renegade
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a RenegadeFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Jeep Renegade?
In 2025, 70% of Jeep Renegade cars passed their MOT first time, across 25,886 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 76%.
What do Jeep Renegade cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (9.2% of tests); a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (6.6% of tests); a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (4.9% of tests).
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.