Jeep Cherokee Sport
From 383 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded and emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 19 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 19 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 14 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 14 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 12 |
| 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 | 12 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 10 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 10 |
| braking effort inadequate at a wheel | 9 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 8 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25.9% of Cherokee Sport failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 31% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £153.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 74% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cherokee Sports tested had between 73,282 and 128,039 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 99,245 median miles, the Cherokee Sport has 0.033 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 Sport MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Cherokee Sport has a 66.8% MOT pass rate based on 383 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Cherokee Sport?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Cherokee Sport is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Cherokee Sport at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Cherokee Sport is 99,245 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 73,282 and 128,039 miles.
Buying a used Cherokee Sport?
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 66.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £153 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 25.9% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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