2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

528 MOT tests in 2024. 73.7% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time73.7%
Failed or needed repairs26.3%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 528 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.2%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    24 marked dangerous
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    19 marked dangerous
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.9%
  7. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.5%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.3%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.7%
  2. Brakes8.5%
  3. Tyres6.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  5. Steering4.5%
  6. Suspension4.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  8. Body & chassis2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 73.7% of 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 528 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).