2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A MOT pass rate and common faults

116 MOT tests in 2024. 60.3% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time60.3%
Failed or needed repairs39.7%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 116 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    5 marked dangerous
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.6%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working2.6%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.6%
  10. Washers: not working2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.6%
  2. Brakes21.6%
  3. Suspension15.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  5. Body & chassis7.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.4%
  8. Tyres2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.8%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn12.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%

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 G-Cherokee Overland Crd A?

In 2024, 60.3% of 2010 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A cars passed their MOT first time, across 116 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A reliable at MOT time?

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