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Jaguar XK8

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 3,995 cc

K40 XXKMOT history

K40 XXK is a grey petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 24 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 23 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

K40 XXK grey Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
158,932 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
23 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 XXK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 XXK was last recorded at 158,932 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,922 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,932 miles
  • 2025 – 156,815 miles
  • 2024 – 156,030 miles
  • 2023 – 155,433 miles
  • 2022 – 154,105 miles
  • 2021 – 152,851 miles
  • 2020 – 150,384 miles
  • 2019 – 149,083 miles
  • 2018 – 146,415 miles
  • 2017 – 143,624 miles
  • 2016 – 140,485 miles
  • 2015 – 135,452 miles
  • 2014 – 130,924 miles
  • 2013 – 123,351 miles
  • 2012 – 118,641 miles
  • 2011 – 111,646 miles
  • 2010 – 105,126 miles
  • 2009 – 102,576 miles
  • 2008 – 95,977 miles
  • 2007 – 87,825 miles
  • 2006 – 76,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,932 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine Mil lamp is onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside headlamp has poor pattern

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,932 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    158,932 miles
    Test number
    484797242030
    • AdvisoryEngine Mil lamp is on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp has poor pattern

  2. Fail158,922 miles (+2,107)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,922 miles
    Test number
    228766511075
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, front main mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, front main mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, front mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing is missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, front mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber has a small piece missing
    • AdvisoryEngine mil lamp is on

  3. Pass156,815 miles (+785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    156,815 miles
    Test number
    868122981737
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases output pipe on the bottom of the cat is cracked (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp has a poor pattern
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,030 miles (+597)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    156,030 miles
    Test number
    325026322803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,433 miles (+1,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    155,433 miles
    Test number
    659123011534
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass154,105 miles (+1,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    154,105 miles
    Test number
    403244635205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,851 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,851 miles
    Test number
    749086802206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail152,799 miles (+2,415)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,799 miles
    Test number
    965948425170
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass150,384 miles (+1,301)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,384 miles
    Test number
    325440552875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass149,083 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,083 miles
    Test number
    717085619527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass146,415 miles (+2,791)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,415 miles
    Test number
    768093610732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass143,624 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    143,624 miles
    Test number
    510046099271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass140,485 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    140,485 miles
    Test number
    329491467481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,452 miles (+4,528)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    135,452 miles
    Test number
    350600588041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass130,924 miles (+7,573)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    130,924 miles
    Test number
    956956814360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    123,351 miles
    Test number
    107035913353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    227045702319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail118,641 miles (+6,995)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,641 miles
    Test number
    795504302304
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass111,646 miles (+6,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    111,646 miles
    Test number
    325178801335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass105,126 miles (+75)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    105,126 miles
    Test number
    434926120407
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Fail105,051 miles (+483)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,051 miles
    Test number
    122225710345
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Wearing Thin
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Pass104,568 miles (+1,992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    104,568 miles
    Test number
    193402270235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  23. Pass102,576 miles (+169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    102,576 miles
    Test number
    480336889285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail102,407 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,407 miles
    Test number
    133522639109
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  25. Pass102,407 miles (+6,430)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    102,407 miles
    Test number
    642452039119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  26. Pass95,977 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    95,977 miles
    Test number
    380201748177
    • NoteA noise from rear heard but no fault found at time of test and A.B.S.light/traction control .came on momentarily then went off
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSlight movement/play in n/s and o/s/rear wheels

  27. Fail95,975 miles (+8,150)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,975 miles
    Test number
    293030748468
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteA noise from rear heard but no fault found at time of test and A.B.S.light/traction control .came on momentarily then went off
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSlight movement/play in n/s and o/s/rear wheels

  28. Pass87,825 miles (+11,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    87,825 miles
    Test number
    994442847166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass76,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    76,143 miles
    Test number
    513752756162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 XXK

Does K40 XXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 XXK is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 XXK?
The MOT on K40 XXK is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 XXK done?
K40 XXK was recorded at 158,932 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 4,064 miles a year.
Has K40 XXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 XXK has failed 6 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 XXK 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 K40 XXK find?
K40 XXK passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: engine mil lamp is on; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 1 more.

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