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OW52 KDK

2002 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,394 mi
Last recorded52,394 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Daimler V854,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 KDK
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 52,394 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 51,456 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 50,629 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 49,491 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 49,489 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 48,071 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 47,104 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 45,552 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 45,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 43,876 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 42,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 40,818 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 39,008 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,777 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 36,645 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 34,623 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,676 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 31,728 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,269 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,623 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,801 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,298 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,490 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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OW52 KDK is a 2002 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 54,112 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW52 KDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 24 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OW52 KDK registered?

OW52 KDK is a 2002 Daimler V8, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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