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Jeep Cherokee reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·9,088 DVSA tests·2024
Across 9,088 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 76% of Jeep Cherokee cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in emissions & leaks.
76%
Average for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Average for its age · beats 50% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
1,499 tests · fleet 85%
82%
8 to 12 years
7,589 tests · fleet 73%
76%
Where the Cherokee fails
Suspension95
Brakes97
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres96
Lights & electrics95
Fails more often on emissions & leaks. Holds up better on steering, seat belts, body & structure.
Share of 8 to 12 years Jeep Cherokee MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Jeep Cherokee tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Jeep Cherokee models 8 to 12 years old. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
- Tyres · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Jeep Cherokee reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Jeep Cherokee is about average for its age: 76% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 50% of similar-age models. Give emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Jeep Cherokee?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Jeep Cherokee in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 82%; and 8 to 12 years, 76%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Jeep Cherokee MOT?
For Jeep Cherokee cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are emissions & leaks (2.8% of tests vs 1.8% fleet).
Other Jeep models
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