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KU02 RUV

2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

161,749 mi
Last recorded161,749 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport70,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 RUV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 161,749 miles

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

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

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

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

front shock absorbers corroding including spring cups

headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Oct 2020 161,748 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward propshaft rear boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

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

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated forward propshaft front boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

front shock absorbers including spring cups corroded O/S and N/S

headlight lenses starting to deteriorate O/S and N/S

Pass 3 Apr 2019 148,514 miles

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

slight oil leak

slight play in front antiroll bar bushes

Fail 3 Apr 2019 148,514 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leak

slight play in front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2018 138,744 miles

Both front propshaft boots split

Various oil leaks

Fail 16 Apr 2018 138,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front propshaft boots split

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

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

Various oil leaks

Pass 16 Mar 2017 126,467 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Rear exhaust section corroding

Rear tyres wearing low

front prop shaft boots split

Fail 16 Mar 2017 126,467 miles

Both front brake discs worn

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

Rear exhaust section corroding

Rear tyres wearing low

front prop shaft boots split

Pass 23 Mar 2016 116,919 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Mar 2016 116,919 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Apr 2015 111,805 miles

Front prop shaft gaiter split

Pass 28 Mar 2014 104,777 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 96,868 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 90,553 miles

Front prop shaft cv joints gaitors split and leaking grease front and back

Fail 14 Mar 2012 90,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front prop shaft cv joints gaitors split and leaking grease front and back

Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,145 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 80,145 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 71,041 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight bearing noise from aux belt area

Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,640 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate slightly marked

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,151 miles

centre to rear exhaust corroded & weak

offside front tyre slightly cracking

slight corrosion front brake hoses

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,072 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 34,072 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,614 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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KU02 RUV is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KU02 RUV, 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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KU02 RUV is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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