2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

552 MOT tests in 2024. 55.4% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time55.4%
Failed or needed repairs44.6%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 552 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.6%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.3%
  3. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault5.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.7%
    35 marked dangerous
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.5%
    32 marked dangerous
  6. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.6%
  7. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault3.6%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.4%
  9. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  10. Stop lamp: not working3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes44.7%
  2. Lights & electrics26.4%
  3. Suspension17.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.0%
  5. Body & chassis9.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.3%
  8. Tyres4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.7%
  5. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded12.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 Jeep Cherokee?

In 2024, 55.4% of 2006 Jeep Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 552 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

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

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Jeep Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).