2010 Jeep G-Cherokee S Ltd Crd A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 819 MOT tests, the 2010 Jeep G-Cherokee S Ltd Crd A recorded a 78.6% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 24.3% of the time, so this is 2.9pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.8% of tests against 7.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, ball joint and registration plate lamp(s) — position lamp alone was recorded 64 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.4% in the 30-60k band and 26.4% in the 150k+ band, a 16.9-point spread — more than double.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 33.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 20.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 24.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.8% | 129 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.9% | 65 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.6% | 46 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.5% | 45 |
| 5 | Tyres | 2.8% | 23 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.6% | 21 |
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 | 64 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 54 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 37 |
| 4 | Washers | 33 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 25 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 25 |
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 | 33.7% | 276 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.3% | 174 |
| 3 | Tyres | 19.7% | 161 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 18.4% | 151 |
| 5 | Other defects | 11.6% | 95 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 10.6% | 87 |
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 | 53 | 9.4% |
| 60-90k | 190 | 20.5% |
| 90-120k | 297 | 19.5% |
| 120-150k | 159 | 27.0% |
| 150k+ | 110 | 26.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 183 | 20.8% |
| 2022 | 166 | 14.5% |
| 2023 | 174 | 24.1% |
| 2024 | 154 | 23.4% |
| 2025 | 142 | 24.6% |
What to check before buying a 2010 G-Cherokee S Ltd Crd A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 15.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (15.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (7.9% 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.
- Visibility (5.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 G-Cherokee S Ltd Crd As pass their MOT?
78.6% of the 819 2010 Jeep G-Cherokee S Ltd Crd A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Jeep G-Cherokee S Ltd Crd A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.8% of tests, followed by suspension (7.9%).
Does the 2010 G-Cherokee S Ltd Crd A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.4% in the 30-60k band to 26.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 819 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.