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KJ08 BUE

2008 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,253 mi
Last recorded139,253 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto78,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 BUE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2025 139,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 135,606 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2024 135,606 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2023 132,381 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 132,377 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 127,332 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 127,332 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 116,136 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 116,136 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 94,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

tpms light on , vehicle used before 1st jan 2012

Fail 6 Jul 2018 94,541 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

tpms light on , vehicle used before 1st jan 2012

Pass 8 Jul 2017 84,059 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,450 miles

exhaust corroded and worn

Fail 4 Jul 2016 73,444 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

exhaust corroded and worn

Pass 27 Jul 2015 62,753 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,704 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 44,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TPMS Light ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2013 44,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Cant Check Nsr Bearing Due To Brake Bind

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsr Tyre Nail In Sidewall

TPMS Light ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 35,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,396 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre cracked/split

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

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

Offside front tyre cracked/split

Fail 20 Sep 2011 27,396 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside front tyre cracked/split

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

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

Offside front tyre cracked/split

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto?

Based on 46,063 MOT tests across 6,874 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
6,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,521
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,442
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,302
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,972
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KJ08 BUE is a 2008 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 78,479 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 Limited Auto fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,521 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ08 BUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KJ08 BUE is a 2008 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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