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Jaguar XK8

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 4,196 cc

J9 KAWMOT history

J9 KAW is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 18 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 53,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

J9 KAW silver Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
53,461 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 KAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 KAW was last recorded at 53,461 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 1,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,877 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,584 miles
Average per year
1,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,461 miles
  • 2025 – 51,877 miles
  • 2024 – 51,325 miles
  • 2023 – 51,251 miles
  • 2022 – 51,050 miles
  • 2021 – 50,854 miles
  • 2020 – 48,480 miles
  • 2019 – 47,637 miles
  • 2018 – 46,293 miles
  • 2017 – 45,392 miles
  • 2016 – 43,828 miles
  • 2015 – 42,584 miles
  • 2014 – 40,569 miles
  • 2013 – 39,297 miles
  • 2012 – 38,142 miles
  • 2011 – 35,399 miles
  • 2010 – 30,925 miles
  • 2009 – 25,028 miles
  • 2008 – 21,555 miles
  • 2007 – 17,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,461 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Engine cover & under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,461 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    53,461 miles
    Test number
    612235259832
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail53,461 miles (+1,584)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,461 miles
    Test number
    855882736381
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass51,877 miles (+552)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    51,877 miles
    Test number
    747970893167
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,325 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    51,325 miles
    Test number
    502898280262
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass51,251 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,251 miles
    Test number
    812761843321
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing, date code shows tyres are 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail51,247 miles (+197)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,247 miles
    Test number
    445132650253
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing, date code shows tyres are 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass51,050 miles (+196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    51,050 miles
    Test number
    858494922223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass50,854 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,854 miles
    Test number
    245007127086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,301 miles (+1,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    50,301 miles
    Test number
    204803303144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass48,480 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    48,480 miles
    Test number
    239729310318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,473 miles (+836)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,473 miles
    Test number
    550041226922
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass47,637 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,637 miles
    Test number
    110400217378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,293 miles (+901)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,293 miles
    Test number
    404544789504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front floor outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass45,392 miles (+1,564)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,392 miles
    Test number
    776627446726
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake not as efficient as offside on RBT
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check sills due to plastic covers

  15. Pass43,828 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,828 miles
    Test number
    747056801550
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  16. Fail43,828 miles (+1,244)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,828 miles
    Test number
    610947880360
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  17. Pass42,584 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,584 miles
    Test number
    748470775090
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail42,584 miles (+2,015)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,584 miles
    Test number
    745049665086
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass40,569 miles (+6)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    40,569 miles
    Test number
    849297534061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail40,563 miles (+1,266)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,563 miles
    Test number
    868706334098
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass39,297 miles (+1,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,297 miles
    Test number
    407177053024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass38,142 miles (+2,743)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,142 miles
    Test number
    709105252072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,399 miles (+4,474)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,399 miles
    Test number
    657810341023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,925 miles (+5,897)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,925 miles
    Test number
    161980550003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,028 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,028 miles
    Test number
    361821059094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,555 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,555 miles
    Test number
    310582258060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,018 miles
    Test number
    152447987461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 KAW

Does J9 KAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 KAW is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 KAW?
The MOT on J9 KAW is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 KAW done?
J9 KAW was recorded at 53,461 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 1,867 miles a year.
Has J9 KAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 KAW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 KAW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J9 KAW find?
J9 KAW passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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