2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

270 MOT tests in 2024. 59.6% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time59.6%
Failed or needed repairs40.4%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 270 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.0%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.6%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.1%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.3%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working3.0%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes32.2%
  2. Lights & electrics25.6%
  3. Suspension22.2%
  4. Body & chassis10.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  7. Steering5.6%
  8. Tyres4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  4. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded11.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee?

In 2024, 59.6% of 2006 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 270 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).