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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Jeep Cherokee Sport. Check any Cherokee Sport by registration number below.

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62.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-12.9%

vs Jeep Avg

8

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Jeep Cherokee Sport — MOT Reliability Overview

The Jeep Cherokee Sport has an average MOT pass rate of 62.2%, which is 12.9 percentage points below the Jeep brand average of 75.2%. This suggests the Cherokee Sport can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

Before buying a used Jeep Cherokee Sport, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Jeep Cherokee Sport performs at MOT across different model years.

2006

Based on 33 vehicles

48.5%Poor
Jeep average: 75.2%
Retest Rate

47.4%

2005

Based on 160 vehicles

66.3%Average
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

25.3%

2003

Based on 50 vehicles

62.0%Below Average
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

20.8%

2002

Based on 98 vehicles

56.1%Below Average
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

35.4%

1998

Based on 49 vehicles

63.3%Below Average
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

5.7%

1997

Based on 51 vehicles

60.8%Below Average
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

25.7%

1996

Based on 43 vehicles

74.4%Average
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

5.9%

0

Based on 318 vehicles

66.4%Average
Jeep average: 75.2%
Mileage at 5yr

107k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

9.1%

Rear Nearside

6.1%

Rear

6.1%

Other Jeep Models

Compare MOT reliability across Jeep models.

Jeep Grand Cherokee

82.4% pass rate

Jeep Wrangler Ult Un-ltd Crd A

73.7% pass rate

Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td

73.9% pass rate

Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A

70.3% pass rate

Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd A

68.3% pass rate

Jeep Cherokee

87.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Jeep Cherokee Sport

Jeep Cherokee Sport — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Jeep Cherokee Sport MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Jeep Cherokee Sport?
The average MOT pass rate for the Jeep Cherokee Sport is 62.2% compared to the Jeep average of 75.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Jeep Cherokee Sport?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Jeep Cherokee Sport reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 62.2%, the Jeep Cherokee Sport is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Jeep Cherokee Sport?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Jeep Cherokee Sport?
Typical mileage for the Jeep Cherokee Sport: 106,607 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cherokee Sport to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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