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KV12 HXA

2012 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,111 mi
Last recorded64,111 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 HXA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 64,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 60,087 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 59,829 miles

Front Both front tyres out of shape

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 54,468 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 54,416 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Honeycomb background (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Possible wax (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Possible wax (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Possible wax (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Possible wax (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 44,130 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 36,283 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 32,413 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 26,413 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 24,669 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 24,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 20,437 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 13,466 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 9,548 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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KV12 HXA is a 2012 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KV12 HXA, 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 14 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KV12 HXA registered?

KV12 HXA is a 2012 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is KV12 HXA safe to buy?

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