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VK09 RCZ

2009 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,417 mi
Last recorded156,417 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler63,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 RCZ
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 156,417 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 153,086 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 153,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 147,668 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 142,585 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 142,585 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 139,123 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 132,590 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 123,125 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 123,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 111,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 94,728 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 94,723 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 69,425 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 69,425 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,095 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 40,643 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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VK09 RCZ is a 2009 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 63,154 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK09 RCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VK09 RCZ is a 2009 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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