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KC51 KCK

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,458 mi
Last recorded39,458 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 KCK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 39,458 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 38,773 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 38,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 37,798 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 36,889 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 36,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 255/35 20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion on nearside front floor

Pass 14 Jan 2021 35,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 35,612 miles

255/35/20 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 35,585 miles

255/35/20 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2019 35,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

255/35/20 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 35,429 miles

255/35/20 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 19 Jan 2017 34,676 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 34,388 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 33,718 miles

255/35/20 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 8 Jan 2014 32,959 miles

Front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,237 miles

both front tyres worn right on inner edge

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 8 Jan 2013 32,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn right on inner edge

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 17 Jan 2012 31,503 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,624 miles

Front tyres worn unevenly

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2009 29,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

split in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 26,259 miles

play o/s/f wheel // front pads low

Pass 7 Feb 2006 18,890 miles

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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KC51 KCK is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 64,899 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KC51 KCK, 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 24 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KC51 KCK registered?

KC51 KCK is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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