2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate and common faults

224 MOT tests in 2024. 64.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time64.7%
Failed or needed repairs35.3%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 224 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working5.8%
  2. Side repeaters: not working4.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    7 marked dangerous
  9. Other suspension component - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.7%
  2. Brakes27.2%
  3. Suspension13.4%
  4. Steering7.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  6. Body & chassis4.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.3%
  2. Joints: excessively worn5.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.9%

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: rear fog 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 2009 Jeep Wrangler?

In 2024, 64.7% of 2009 Jeep Wrangler cars passed their MOT first time, across 224 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Jeep Wrangler?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; side repeaters: not working; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Jeep Wrangler reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).