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K1 DTE

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,359 mi
Last recorded48,359 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 DTE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 48,359 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 48,333 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 48,322 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 48,296 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 48,240 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,045 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 48,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 47,790 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2017 57,413 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2017 47,790 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 47,347 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 47,347 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 47,200 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyers wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,823 miles

both front tyres wearing to inner edges

both rear bearings or joints have play not detected when shaken side to side and up and down

Fail 1 Aug 2014 45,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres wearing to inner edges

both rear bearings or joints have play not detected when shaken side to side and up and down

Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,926 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,408 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,364 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 35,274 miles

nearside rear tyre has deep cut but not exposing cords

offside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,424 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

slight play in steering rack, offside

Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,656 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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K1 DTE is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 53,601 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 XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K1 DTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K1 DTE registered?

K1 DTE is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is K1 DTE safe to buy?

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