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SK55 KUJ

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,073 mi
Last recorded54,073 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 KUJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 54,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 54,062 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 48,085 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 48,081 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 38,988 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 38,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 30,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 May 2017 30,597 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 25,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 25,345 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake showing low effort

Pass 22 May 2015 21,798 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded but not leaking

Fail 21 May 2015 21,798 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust system badly corroded but not leaking

Pass 7 May 2014 20,224 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 20,163 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust silencer box scaled badly

Pass 14 May 2013 18,915 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 17,706 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 17,706 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 15,711 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 13,493 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 13,432 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 11,869 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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SK55 KUJ is a 2005 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 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,322 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 SK55 KUJ, 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 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SK55 KUJ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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