Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto
From 414 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, caused 20 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 20 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 17 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 15 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 13 |
| a brake hose ferrule excessively corroded | 12 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 21.7% of Cherokee Limited V6 Auto failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 27.9% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £103.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 63.6% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2005 | 63.6% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2004 | 66.9% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cherokee Limited V6 Autos tested had between 76,584 and 115,818 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 99,712 median miles, the Cherokee Limited V6 Auto has 0.035 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jeep models
| Jeep Renegade | 79.4% |
| Jeep Compass | 83.6% |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 85.5% |
| Jeep Cherokee | 80.1% |
| Jeep Wrangler | 84.9% |
Common questions
What is the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto has a 65.5% MOT pass rate based on 414 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto is engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto is 99,712 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 76,584 and 115,818 miles.
Buying a used Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 65.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £103 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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