2012 Jeep Cherokee 3.7L Petrol · BP61 PPZ

The most recent MOT on 2026-01-21 showed the vehicle passed with two minor issues: a windscreen damage not affecting visibility and an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. The same tyre condition was noted in the prior MOT on 2026-01-14, which resulted in a failure due to a major central rear exhaust leak, non-working stop lamp, and registration plate lamp issues. These failures suggest intermittent maintenance or repair activity, as the exhaust leak and electrical faults were addressed by the later pass. Recurring issues include tyre wear on the offside front tyre, which has persisted across two MOTs. This could indicate alignment problems, uneven tread wear, or insufficient maintenance. The 2026-01-14 failure also highlighted a major exhaust leak, a critical safety risk that would have required immediate repair. While the subsequent pass resolved this, the presence of multiple faults in a short period raises concerns about the vehicle’s overall reliability. The trend shows a mix of improvement and recurring risks. The 2025-01-14 MOT noted slight lift in front bottom ball joints, which were deemed efficient at the time, and the 2024-01-17 MOT recorded front brake disc wear. These issues were not repeated in later tests, suggesting they may have been addressed.