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Jaguar XK8

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,995 cc

S53 KCKMOT history

S53 KCK is a black petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2025
Mileage
99,312 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2025
MOT tests
23
12 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 KCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
19 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S53 KCK was last recorded at 99,312 miles on 19 May 2025, 221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,091 miles · 9 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
221 miles
Average per year
2,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,312 miles
  • 2024 – 99,091 miles
  • 2021 – 99,039 miles
  • 2019 – 96,046 miles
  • 2018 – 93,549 miles
  • 2017 – 93,549 miles
  • 2015 – 89,177 miles
  • 2014 – 87,267 miles
  • 2013 – 83,595 miles
  • 2010 – 76,942 miles
  • 2009 – 70,503 miles
  • 2008 – 63,562 miles
  • 2007 – 57,017 miles
  • 2006 – 50,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail99,312 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail99,312 miles (+221)9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,312 miles
    Test number
    173722680040
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,091 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,091 miles
    Test number
    547856789609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,039 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,039 miles
    Test number
    782156034903
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front and rear joints! (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear frame. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail99,039 miles (+9)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,039 miles
    Test number
    104389538522
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front and rear joints! (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear frame. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail99,030 miles (+11)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,030 miles
    Test number
    394398841917
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside rear by shock mounting

  6. Fail99,019 miles (+30)10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,019 miles
    Test number
    442090649310
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside rear chassis
    • AdvisoryOffside front exhaust clamp missing

  7. Fail98,989 miles (+2,943)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,989 miles
    Test number
    452082585326
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,046 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,046 miles
    Test number
    547010441044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail96,045 miles (+2,496)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,045 miles
    Test number
    659100091319
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,549 miles
    Test number
    189112887317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,549 miles (+4,372)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,549 miles
    Test number
    965137472965
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

  12. Pass89,177 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,177 miles
    Test number
    800510812423
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail89,177 miles (+1,910)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,177 miles
    Test number
    256566021649
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass87,267 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,267 miles
    Test number
    586939264293
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail87,264 miles (+3,669)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,264 miles
    Test number
    205789864287
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass83,595 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,595 miles
    Test number
    998973203332
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail83,595 miles (+6,653)1 failure3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,595 miles
    Test number
    905522803327
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass76,942 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    76,942 miles
    Test number
    123321210250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail76,942 miles (+6,439)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,942 miles
    Test number
    583449700233
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass70,503 miles (+6,941)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,503 miles
    Test number
    743531719275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,562 miles (+6,545)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    63,562 miles
    Test number
    941431078155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,017 miles (+6,793)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,017 miles
    Test number
    130951287136
    • NoteBoth front floorwells corroded and holed

  23. Pass50,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,224 miles
    Test number
    812299576197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S53 KCK

Does S53 KCK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S53 KCK expired on 8 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S53 KCK?
The MOT on S53 KCK expired on 8 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S53 KCK done?
S53 KCK was recorded at 99,312 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 2,598 miles a year.
Has S53 KCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 KCK has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S53 KCK 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 S53 KCK find?
S53 KCK failed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with 9 major defects and 1 minor defect: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; emissions unable to be completed, and 7 more.

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