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SM55 KCX

2005 Jeep Cherokee

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,227 mi
Last recorded85,227 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee78,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 KCX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 85,227 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 9 Jul 2015 85,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 81,295 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 81,295 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear prop-shaft universal joints worn

Fail 11 Jun 2013 77,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear prop-shaft universal joints worn

Pass 2 Jul 2012 73,965 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,368 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 64,984 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 50,728 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,841 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 39,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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SM55 KCX is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 78,841 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM55 KCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM55 KCX registered?

SM55 KCX is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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