2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A MOT pass rate and common faults

194 MOT tests in 2024. 64.4% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time64.4%
Failed or needed repairs35.6%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 194 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.7%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.1%
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    5 marked dangerous
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working2.1%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  8. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
  9. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.7%
  2. Suspension20.6%
  3. Brakes10.8%
  4. Body & chassis5.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.6%
  7. Tyres3.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.3%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.8%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2009 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A?

In 2024, 64.4% of 2009 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A cars passed their MOT first time, across 194 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).