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OV12 TCU

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,592 mi
Last recorded133,592 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee68,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 TCU
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 133,592 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 131,799 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 104,048 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 80,127 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 21 Mar 2023 68,016 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 68,016 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 63,237 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 58,726 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 57,982 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 57,981 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,746 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 48,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 40,167 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 31,048 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,962 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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OV12 TCU is a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 68,016 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 Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV12 TCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV12 TCU registered?

OV12 TCU is a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is OV12 TCU safe to buy?

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