2010 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee passed 76.3% of its 468 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (24.3% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.3% of tests against 10.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, position lamp and service brake performance — ball joint alone was recorded 46 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 13.5% in the 30-60k band and 31.4% in the 150k+ band, a 18.0-point spread — more than double.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 24.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 17.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.3% | 67 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.5% | 49 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.8% | 41 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.8% | 27 |
| 5 | Tyres | 3.2% | 15 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 46 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 30 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 20 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 18 |
| 5 | Washers | 17 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
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 | 24.6% | 115 |
| 2 | Brakes | 23.3% | 109 |
| 3 | Tyres | 20.1% | 94 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 12.8% | 60 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 12.8% | 60 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.8% | 41 |
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 | 52 | 13.5% |
| 60-90k | 141 | 20.6% |
| 90-120k | 154 | 26.0% |
| 120-150k | 84 | 28.6% |
| 150k+ | 35 | 31.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 109 | 17.4% |
| 2022 | 99 | 21.2% |
| 2023 | 96 | 25.0% |
| 2024 | 84 | 28.6% |
| 2025 | 80 | 28.7% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Cherokee
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 14.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (14.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.5% 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 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokees pass their MOT?
76.3% of the 468 2010 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.3% of tests, followed by brakes (10.5%).
Does the 2010 Cherokee get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.5% in the 30-60k band to 31.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 468 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.