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AR51 KEV

2012 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,151 mi
Last recorded83,151 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xkr36,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 KEV
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 83,151 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 79,121 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 77,474 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 64,131 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 53,947 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 45,754 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 45,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 44,369 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 42,486 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 40,599 miles

Oil leak on engine ()

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 18 May 2018 40,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak on engine ()

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 35,444 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 32,318 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2015 27,500 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 27,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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AR51 KEV is a 2012 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 36,224 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 Jaguar Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR51 KEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR51 KEV registered?

AR51 KEV is a 2012 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is AR51 KEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 KEV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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