2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

125 MOT tests in 2024. 60.0% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time60.0%
Failed or needed repairs40.0%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 125 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working13.6%
  2. Stop lamp: not working9.6%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.8%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.0%
    5 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    6 marked dangerous
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.2%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.8%
  2. Brakes32.0%
  3. Suspension7.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  5. Body & chassis4.8%
  6. Seat belts & airbags3.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  8. Wheels1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.8%

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: 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 2010 Jeep Cherokee?

In 2024, 60.0% of 2010 Jeep Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 125 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Jeep Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Jeep Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).