Jeep Cherokee reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 9,088 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Cherokee tends to fail
Share of Jeep Cherokee cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on emissions & leaks. Holds up better than average on steering, seat belts, body & structure.
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).