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V3 MHG

2012 Jeep Cherokee

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,678 mi
Last recorded133,678 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Jeep Cherokee67,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 MHG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 133,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/wear to both edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/wear to both edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2025 130,169 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 123,210 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 124,609 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 110,086 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 121,237 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 121,237 miles

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

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Number plate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 109,899 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 111,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 107,972 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy poss wheel bearing or diff fault developing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel poss steering column universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2022 107,408 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 107,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 99,938 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 99,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 87,259 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 106,508 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight oil leak from rear axle inner oil seal

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 78,550 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 78,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 106,096 miles

slight oil leak from nearside rear axle inner oil seal

Pass 4 Feb 2019 68,920 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 103,218 miles

slight oil leak from nearside rear axle inner oil seal

Pass 23 Feb 2018 59,568 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 100,898 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,928 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,796 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,758 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 94,565 miles

Offside Front Inner Track Arm Ball joint - slight play

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,512 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 88,475 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,475 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 81,021 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 47,587 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,587 miles

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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V3 MHG is a 2012 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 67,157 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V3 MHG, 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 14 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V3 MHG is a 2012 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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