2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

1,425 MOT tests in 2024. 78.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time78.4%
Failed or needed repairs21.6%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,425 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  3. Headlamp: not working on main beam2.9%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    49 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested1.4%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    22 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    20 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.1%
  2. Suspension5.8%
  3. Tyres5.1%
  4. Brakes4.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.5%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2016 Jeep Cherokee?

In 2024, 78.4% of 2016 Jeep Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,425 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Jeep Cherokee?

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

Is the 2016 Jeep Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).