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BG16 VZS

2016 Jeep Cherokee

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,315 mi
Last recorded81,315 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Jeep Cherokee50,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 VZS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 81,315 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 81,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front most, upper Hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front most, Lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front most, Upper Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 75,986 miles

Movement in the front propshaft front splines

Noise o/s/r suspension

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2025 75,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Movement in the front propshaft front splines

Noise o/s/r suspension

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2024 75,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

coolant below minimum

oil over filled

Pass 27 Sep 2023 63,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 50,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 45,506 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 45,506 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 36,882 miles

Emissions too clean to read

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wiper splitting .

Pass 25 Mar 2019 25,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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BG16 VZS is a 2016 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 50,558 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG16 VZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG16 VZS registered?

BG16 VZS is a 2016 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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