2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

151 MOT tests in 2024. 55.0% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time55.0%
Failed or needed repairs45.0%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 151 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working12.6%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.0%
  3. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.6%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.6%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.6%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.0%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    6 marked dangerous
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.0%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  10. Headlamp: not working on main beam4.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.7%
  2. Brakes37.1%
  3. Suspension13.9%
  4. Body & chassis13.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.3%
  6. Seat belts & airbags5.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  8. Tyres3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick16.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)10.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2009 Jeep Cherokee?

In 2024, 55.0% of 2009 Jeep Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 151 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Jeep Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Jeep Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).