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PY59 ABO

2009 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,179 mi
Last recorded167,179 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto71,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 ABO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 167,179 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber support starting to split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play becoming excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very slight fraying (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe to rear silencer bracket broke but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 153,165 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 152,951 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 139,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 135,600 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 129,044 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 122,687 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 22 Dec 2020 122,539 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 27 Dec 2019 120,490 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 116,710 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 116,496 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 112,520 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 111,098 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 104,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 104,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 97,241 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 86,739 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 86,739 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

park brake tested found to have slight deflection when applied indicating a warp in the drums advise checked and or replaced

Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,236 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 64,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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PY59 ABO is a 2009 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PY59 ABO, 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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PY59 ABO is a 2009 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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