2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee · 2,331 MOT tests
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokees fail 25.4% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 16 Grand Cherokee years (2,331 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Grand Cherokees: 25.3%)
- 25.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Grand Cherokees: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 90,367
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,331
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 81% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.6%
- Brakes7.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Tyres4.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.8%
- Suspension2.3%
- Steering2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 2.92%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.54%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.46%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.46%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.46%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.42%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.76%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.46%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.49%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.89%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.84%)
Other years
Every Jeep Grand Cherokee year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokees fail 25.4% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 16 Grand Cherokee years (2,331 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (2.92% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.54% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows 90,367 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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