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KM05 VCG

2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,002 mi
Last recorded103,002 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto65,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 VCG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited V6 Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 103,002 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 100,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 97,945 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 95,531 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 94,176 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 91,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 91,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 87,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 7 Jun 2019 87,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 18 May 2018 81,543 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2017 77,249 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 74,481 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside door mirror cover damaged no sharp edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 May 2016 74,481 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside door mirror cover damaged no sharp edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,040 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light does not work

Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,629 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 66,628 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 56,426 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 56,424 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 48,059 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 39,017 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,647 miles

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,166 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 17,602 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 17,602 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?

Based on 14,564 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,896
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 368
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 334
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 302
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 248
Registration plate lamp not working 245
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KM05 VCG is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,652 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 V6 Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 368 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM05 VCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KM05 VCG is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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