2006 Jeep Cherokee Crd A — MOT failures & pass rate
1,361 MOT tests on the 2006 Jeep Cherokee Crd A are in this dataset, and 72.6% of them passed. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (27.3% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (17.6%) and lighting & signalling (15.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), position lamp and stop lamp — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 106 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 31.6% versus 17.4%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 36.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 27.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 31.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 17.6% | 240 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 15.9% | 216 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.8% | 147 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.2% | 71 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.2% | 71 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.6% | 63 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 106 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 99 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 72 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 62 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 60 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 55 |
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 | 36.7% | 500 |
| 2 | Brakes | 35.9% | 489 |
| 3 | Tyres | 24.3% | 331 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 19.2% | 261 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 15.1% | 206 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.2% | 193 |
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 | 69 | 17.4% |
| 60-90k | 352 | 23.9% |
| 90-120k | 527 | 27.9% |
| 120-150k | 314 | 31.9% |
| 150k+ | 79 | 31.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 353 | 27.8% |
| 2022 | 302 | 26.5% |
| 2023 | 279 | 28.0% |
| 2024 | 227 | 23.8% |
| 2025 | 200 | 31.5% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Cherokee Crd A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 17.6% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (17.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (15.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (10.8% 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 2006 Jeep Cherokee Crd As pass their MOT?
72.6% of the 1,361 2006 Jeep Cherokee Crd A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Jeep Cherokee Crd A?
Brakes, recorded in 17.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (15.9%).
Does the 2006 Cherokee Crd A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.4% in the 30-60k band to 31.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,361 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.