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Jaguar XK8

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,996 cc

K8 CAOMOT history

K8 CAO is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

K8 CAO silver Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,519 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 CAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 CAO was last recorded at 86,519 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,519 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,519 miles
  • 2023 – 85,761 miles
  • 2022 – 84,157 miles
  • 2021 – 82,765 miles
  • 2020 – 81,577 miles
  • 2019 – 79,545 miles
  • 2018 – 78,058 miles
  • 2017 – 76,321 miles
  • 2016 – 74,974 miles
  • 2015 – 73,949 miles
  • 2014 – 70,016 miles
  • 2013 – 66,417 miles
  • 2012 – 65,491 miles
  • 2011 – 56,783 miles
  • 2010 – 52,130 miles
  • 2009 – 45,551 miles
  • 2008 – 41,099 miles
  • 2007 – 36,429 miles
  • 2006 – 30,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,519 miles
  • AdvisoryEML onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,519 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,519 miles
    Test number
    700539111764
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail86,519 miles (+758)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,519 miles
    Test number
    441961124570
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,761 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,761 miles
    Test number
    875230830460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,157 miles (+1,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,157 miles
    Test number
    327705532118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass82,765 miles (+1,188)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,765 miles
    Test number
    947048783280
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass81,577 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,577 miles
    Test number
    609532438501
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail81,577 miles (+2,032)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,577 miles
    Test number
    705992687812
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,545 miles (+1,487)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    79,545 miles
    Test number
    848642274801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,058 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,058 miles
    Test number
    361048508803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,321 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,321 miles
    Test number
    197777575728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,974 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,974 miles
    Test number
    549686186038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,949 miles
    Test number
    178147975085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,949 miles (+3,933)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,949 miles
    Test number
    837312375047
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass70,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,016 miles
    Test number
    369227684063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,016 miles (+3,599)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,016 miles
    Test number
    139798974036
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass66,417 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,417 miles
    Test number
    638686583058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,491 miles
    Test number
    167444072083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail651,491 miles (+594,708)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    651,491 miles
    Test number
    379484572018
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass56,783 miles (+4,653)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,783 miles
    Test number
    188669381499
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear tyres on 2.5mm tread (legal limit 1.6mm).

  20. Pass52,130 miles (+6,579)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,130 miles
    Test number
    280089060041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,551 miles (+4,452)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,551 miles
    Test number
    992852269080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,099 miles (+4,670)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,099 miles
    Test number
    880003498006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,429 miles (+6,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,429 miles
    Test number
    151081787079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass30,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,278 miles
    Test number
    163896276024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Fail30,278 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,278 miles
    Test number
    733605376006
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about K8 CAO

Does K8 CAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 CAO is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 CAO?
The MOT on K8 CAO is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 CAO done?
K8 CAO was recorded at 86,519 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,809 miles a year.
Has K8 CAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 CAO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 CAO 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 K8 CAO find?
K8 CAO passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: eml on; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel, and 1 more.

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