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KC02 EXB

2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,447 mi
Last recorded85,447 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport70,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 EXB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 85,447 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both, fading, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 83,135 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine oil level on min

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 83,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine oil level on min

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 79,891 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 73,526 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 73,526 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 65,880 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 65,880 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 61,164 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 61,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 59,693 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,109 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,892 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,016 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 48,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,559 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 46,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,541 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 36,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 20,799 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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KC02 EXB is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 70,195 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KC02 EXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KC02 EXB registered?

KC02 EXB is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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