2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

132 MOT tests in 2024. 62.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time62.1%
Failed or needed repairs37.9%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 132 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.8%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.3%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working3.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.0%
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.0%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.0%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  8. System: component leaking2.3%
  9. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics28.0%
  2. Suspension18.9%
  3. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  4. Brakes6.8%
  5. Body & chassis5.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.5%
  8. Tyres2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 62.1% of 2010 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 132 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).