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YG12 KYE

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,545 mi
Last recorded92,545 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A74,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 KYE
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited Crd A
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 92,545 miles

General underbody surface corrosion on body and suspension components

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 88,628 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody surface corrosion on body and suspension components

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 83,590 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 78,865 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 72,202 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 72,202 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 67,415 miles

covers fitted

too clean to smoke test

Fail 10 Feb 2021 67,415 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted

too clean to smoke test

Pass 30 Jan 2020 63,744 miles

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

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

too clean to smoke test

Fail 30 Jan 2020 63,744 miles

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

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

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

too clean to smoke test

Pass 4 Feb 2019 58,322 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

too clean to smoke test

Pass 29 Jan 2018 50,842 miles

too clean to smoke test

Fail 29 Jan 2018 50,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

too clean to smoke test

Pass 20 Feb 2017 43,011 miles

too clean to smoke test

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 35,374 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

front discs corroded inner edge

rear seats folded down

too clean to smoke test

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2015 29,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,404 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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YG12 KYE 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 70.6%.

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 YG12 KYE, 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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YG12 KYE is a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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