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V8 CAT

2012 Jaguar Xk

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,751 mi
Last recorded76,751 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xk36,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 76,751 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Chassis and Subframe corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 75,156 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 72,952 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 70,546 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 68,792 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 68,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2021 66,929 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 66,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 65,088 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 62,838 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 58,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Rim Protector Slightly Damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2018 58,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre Rim Protector Slightly Damaged

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 53,222 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,212 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 47,612 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 36,800 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wall slightly damaged

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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V8 CAT is a 2012 Jaguar Xk in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,988 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 Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 CAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Jaguar Xk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V8 CAT is a 2012 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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