2010 Jeep Cherokee Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 615 MOT tests analysed for the 2010 Jeep Cherokee Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 74.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (77.0%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 33.3% in the 120-150k group versus 14.8% in the 30-60k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 20.3% | 125 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.9% | 98 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.8% | 54 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.9% | 36 |
| 5 | Tyres | 3.6% | 22 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.3% | 20 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 71 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 46 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 41 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 40 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 40 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 30 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 27.6% | 170 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.5% | 157 |
| 3 | Tyres | 19.7% | 121 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 12.7% | 78 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 12.4% | 76 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.1% | 62 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 54 | 14.8% |
| 60-90k | 226 | 25.2% |
| 90-120k | 207 | 24.6% |
| 120-150k | 102 | 33.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 136 | 20.6% |
| 2022 | 134 | 23.9% |
| 2023 | 133 | 27.1% |
| 2024 | 113 | 27.4% |
| 2025 | 99 | 32.3% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Cherokee Auto
Before buying a 2010 Jeep Cherokee Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 20.3% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (20.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (15.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (8.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Jeep Cherokee Autos pass their MOT?
74.2% of the 615 2010 Jeep Cherokee Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Jeep Cherokee Auto?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.3% of tests, followed by brakes (15.9%).
Does the 2010 Cherokee Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.8% in the 30-60k band to 33.3% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 615 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.