2010 Jeep Cherokee — MOT failures & pass rate
875 MOT tests on the 2010 Jeep Cherokee are in this dataset, and 74.4% of them passed. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail at 25.2%, so the 2010 Cherokee sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 18.2% of all tests — 3.4 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, stop lamp and ball joint — position lamp alone was recorded 89 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 16.8% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 29.0% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 26.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 20.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.2% | 159 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.7% | 129 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.0% | 79 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.4% | 47 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.2% | 28 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.1% | 27 |
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 | 89 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 59 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 51 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 50 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 49 |
| 6 | Washers | 36 |
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 | 26.5% | 232 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.9% | 227 |
| 3 | Tyres | 18.9% | 165 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 12.2% | 107 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 12.1% | 106 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.3% | 90 |
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 | 101 | 16.8% |
| 60-90k | 325 | 24.6% |
| 90-120k | 278 | 27.0% |
| 120-150k | 135 | 30.4% |
| 150k+ | 31 | 29.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 195 | 20.5% |
| 2022 | 193 | 24.9% |
| 2023 | 193 | 28.5% |
| 2024 | 157 | 25.5% |
| 2025 | 137 | 29.9% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Cherokee
On a 2010 Cherokee, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (18.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (14.7% 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 (9.0% 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 Cherokees pass their MOT?
74.4% of the 875 2010 Jeep Cherokee MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Jeep Cherokee?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.2% of tests, followed by brakes (14.7%).
Does the 2010 Cherokee get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.8% in the 30-60k band to 29.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 875 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.