2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

1,996 MOT tests in 2024. 71.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time71.7%
Failed or needed repairs28.3%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,996 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.1%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.2%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    75 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp: not working on main beam2.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    75 marked dangerous
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    41 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.1%
  2. Suspension10.5%
  3. Tyres8.4%
  4. Brakes6.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Wheels0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.3%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2015 Jeep Cherokee?

In 2024, 71.7% of 2015 Jeep Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,996 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Jeep Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Jeep Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).