2006 Jeep Cherokee V6 — MOT failures & pass rate
913 MOT tests on the 2006 Jeep Cherokee V6 are in this dataset, and 72.2% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail at 27.3%, so the 2006 Cherokee V6 sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (16.4%) and lighting & signalling (15.1%) 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 malfunction indicator lamp — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 74 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 20.4% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 31.3% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 34.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 28.8% in 2021 to 26.6% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 16.4% | 150 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 15.1% | 138 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 9.5% | 87 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.1% | 65 |
| 5 | Suspension | 6.1% | 56 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.6% | 42 |
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) | 74 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 58 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 56 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 39 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 38 |
| 6 | Wipers | 37 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 34.5% | 315 |
| 2 | Suspension | 27.1% | 247 |
| 3 | Tyres | 18.2% | 166 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 16.2% | 148 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 12.3% | 112 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.2% | 111 |
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 | 108 | 20.4% |
| 60-90k | 316 | 30.7% |
| 90-120k | 310 | 27.1% |
| 120-150k | 133 | 27.1% |
| 150k+ | 32 | 31.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 236 | 28.8% |
| 2022 | 202 | 26.2% |
| 2023 | 179 | 26.3% |
| 2024 | 168 | 30.9% |
| 2025 | 128 | 26.6% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Cherokee V6
On a 2006 Cherokee V6, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 16.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (16.4% 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 (15.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (9.5% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 V6s pass their MOT?
72.2% of the 913 2006 Jeep Cherokee V6 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Jeep Cherokee V6?
Brakes, recorded in 16.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (15.1%).
Does the 2006 Cherokee V6 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.4% in the 30-60k band to 31.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 913 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.