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DK09 VYU

2009 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,816 mi
Last recorded134,816 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Jaguar X-type74,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 VYU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 134,816 miles

Emissions unable to be completed kicking out excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front and rear suspension arms corroded

vehicle has age related corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2025 205,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both inner sills slightly corroded

nearside front spring fitted wrong still secure at time of test

Fail 15 Mar 2025 205,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both inner sills slightly corroded

nearside front spring fitted wrong still secure at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2024 190,973 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSF osf (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 190,864 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF osf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake just met requirements

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSF osf (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 170,611 miles

Rear suspension components showing light corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2023 170,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Nsf osf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components showing light corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,501 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 83,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under cover fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 128,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,011 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,229 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 65,219 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 60,598 miles

O/S/R Tyre low on tread (inner tread)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,693 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 50,912 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,149 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,866 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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DK09 VYU is a 2009 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 74,729 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 X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK09 VYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Jaguar X-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK09 VYU registered?

DK09 VYU is a 2009 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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