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SG05 KUK

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,187 mi
Last recorded83,187 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 KUK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 83,187 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 79,382 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 77,711 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 73,617 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 71,722 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic over sill fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2021 70,515 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic over sill`s fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2019 69,931 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 69,346 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 68,206 miles

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

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

Slight up + down play in steering wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,541 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 62,040 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,264 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,410 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,498 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,039 miles

low tread on o/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2008 8,314 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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SG05 KUK is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SG05 KUK, 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 SG05 KUK registered?

SG05 KUK is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is SG05 KUK safe to buy?

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