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SW12 BDV

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,201 mi
Last recorded172,201 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A74,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 BDV
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited Crd A
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 172,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underguards fitted front,center and rear of car

washer jets need adjusting

Fail 9 Jun 2026 172,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

underguards fitted front,center and rear of car

washer jets need adjusting

Pass 25 Apr 2025 166,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 166,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 166,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 157,558 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 92,965 miles

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

vehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 29 Jan 2021 73,403 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 73,401 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,571 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 57,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 48,659 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 48,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 41,514 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 31,560 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 31,560 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both (1.7.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 15,943 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A?

Based on 4,292 MOT tests across 350 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
7,219
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Stop lamp not working 25
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SW12 BDV is a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 74,585 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 Limited Crd A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW12 BDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW12 BDV is a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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