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LA09 RUA

2009 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,745 mi
Last recorded100,745 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto71,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA09 RUA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 100,745 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 91,756 miles

surface rust on underside

Pass 7 Dec 2023 79,740 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 79,739 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 72,042 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 72,042 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 67,873 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 63,709 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

parking brake requirements only just meet

Pass 17 Jul 2019 60,333 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 60,320 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 57,940 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Both front tyres worn slightly on outside edges

Handbrake 75% imbalanced

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 57,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box burst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet stay missing

Both front tyres worn slightly on outside edges

Handbrake 75% imbalanced

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,489 miles

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 53,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,446 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 40,941 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 40,941 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe at fuel filter (7.2.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,995 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 33,986 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 26,122 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 26,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 16,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LA09 RUA is a 2009 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 71,174 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 LA09 RUA, 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 17 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA09 RUA registered?

LA09 RUA is a 2009 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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