2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate and common faults

135 MOT tests in 2024. 58.5% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time58.5%
Failed or needed repairs41.5%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 135 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.9%
    10 marked dangerous
  2. Side repeaters: not working5.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4%
  5. Joints: so worn it is likely to fail3.7%
    9 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working3.0%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.0%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.6%
  2. Brakes32.6%
  3. Suspension12.6%
  4. Body & chassis7.4%
  5. Steering5.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  8. Tyres2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.7%
  5. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission5.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 Jeep Wrangler?

In 2024, 58.5% of 2010 Jeep Wrangler cars passed their MOT first time, across 135 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Jeep Wrangler?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; side repeaters: not working; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Jeep Wrangler reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).