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KN52 YVT

2002 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,858 mi
Last recorded96,858 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 YVT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 96,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

various areas of corrosion

various brake ppipes / hoses corroded or deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2025 96,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

various areas of corrosion

various brake ppipes / hoses corroded or deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2024 94,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 255/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor plan corroded, but outside of prescribed areas

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight obstruction within swept area

Pass 19 May 2023 89,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside generally corroded covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 89,945 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside generally corroded covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 89,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front metal brake pipes surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Underbody heavily wax oiled front to back unable to view any repairs that have been repair prior to mot test

Pass 30 Jun 2017 87,308 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

slight smear front wipers

Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,553 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 81,553 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 75,723 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 67,635 miles

front pads low

n/s tyre 2mm

o/s rear tyre 2mm

small free play n/s and o/s rear suspension

Pass 30 Oct 2013 62,794 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,056 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 56,234 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 52,491 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 52,489 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,004 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 47,967 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 43,248 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 39,816 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 36,480 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 34,469 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 34,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2005 34,391 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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KN52 YVT is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 KN52 YVT, 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 KN52 YVT registered?

KN52 YVT is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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