JEEP CHEROKEE MOT pass rate
74.9% of 16,463 JEEP CHEROKEE MOT tests pass.
The CHEROKEE passes 74.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all JEEP models (80.1%).
At 74.9%, The JEEP CHEROKEE passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the JEEP CHEROKEE tested at 3–6 years pass 88.5% of the time, compared with just 66.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (11) | 11 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 88.5% | 445 | 45,344 miles |
| 6–10 years | 81.5% | 8,026 | 72,902 miles |
| 10–15 years | 72.8% | 999 | 89,175 miles |
| 15+ years | 66.9% | 6,982 | 112,050 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the JEEP CHEROKEE
The most common reason the JEEP CHEROKEE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 55.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 55.3% | Not working |
| Brakes | 50.2% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 46.4% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 17.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 17.1% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 13.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.3% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 5.4% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 2.6% | Fixing missing |
Related JEEP models
- JEEP RENEGADE — 81.3% pass rate
- JEEP COMPASS — 82.0% pass rate
- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — 82.1% pass rate
- JEEP WRANGLER — 83.4% pass rate
- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND — 76.3% pass rate
- JEEP PATRIOT — 59.5% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the JEEP CHEROKEE?
- 74.9% of JEEP CHEROKEE MOT tests pass, based on 16,463 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the JEEP CHEROKEE?
- The most common reason the JEEP CHEROKEE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 55.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the JEEP CHEROKEE's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the JEEP service history guide for how to check and keep one.