CarVerify

Free Car Check

RY55 VMA

2006 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2429cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,189 mi
Last recorded116,189 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Jeep Cherokee Sport55,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jeep
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 VMA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 116,189 miles

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

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

SOME SUSSPENSION PARTS SLIGHT CORROSION

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 115,706 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 115,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 114,994 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 114,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 114,237 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 113,209 miles

FRONT PROP REAR CV JOINT BOOT DETERIATION

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules AXEL (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 May 2016 109,261 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 109,040 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 99,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 99,702 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 90,133 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 90,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 82,890 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,455 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,539 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 77,498 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,599 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 73,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,716 miles

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

engine missfire

Fail 25 Jun 2009 60,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine missfire

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
Full Jeep Cherokee Sport reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RY55 VMA is a 2006 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2006 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 55,706 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 RY55 VMA, 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 20 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RY55 VMA?

You can check the full history of RY55 VMA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RY55 VMA registered?

RY55 VMA is a 2006 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 9 January 2006.

Is RY55 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY55 VMA shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY55 VMA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RY55 VMA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.