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KL55 VNV

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,148 mi
Last recorded103,148 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 VNV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 103,148 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 101,963 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 100,498 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 98,858 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 97,161 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 94,880 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 94,871 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 93,429 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,771 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,786 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 90,786 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,430 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 18 Apr 2015 78,308 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)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,966 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)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2013 70,972 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 70,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,740 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 55,835 miles

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

hazard switch faulty

Pass 24 Sep 2010 46,702 miles

near side front wheel rim damaged on inner face

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,690 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn to the legal limit on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,843 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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KL55 VNV 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 85.7%.

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 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 KL55 VNV, 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 KL55 VNV registered?

KL55 VNV is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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