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SL59 VME

2009 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,074 mi
Last recorded78,074 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto71,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 VME
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 78,074 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 76,512 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 75,255 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 74,364 miles

Corrosion to underbody and suspension components

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 74,355 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Corrosion to underbody and suspension components

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 70,127 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 69,246 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 68,986 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 58,258 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 58,258 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,955 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 52,955 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 52,955 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,726 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 47,690 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 41,551 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 34,554 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 34,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 32,137 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,466 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 18,651 miles

tyre pressure monitor fault light on

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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SL59 VME is a 2009 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto in Silver 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 SL59 VME, 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 SL59 VME registered?

SL59 VME is a 2009 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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