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Jaguar XK

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 4,196 cc

X8 AKAMOT history

X8 AKA is a silver petrol Jaguar XK first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 43,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2025
Mileage
43,402 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 AKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2025
Latest MOT test
22 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 AKA was last recorded at 43,402 miles on 22 May 2024, 610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,792 miles · 14 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
610 miles
Average per year
2,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 43,402 miles
  • 2022 – 42,792 miles
  • 2021 – 41,406 miles
  • 2019 – 33,391 miles
  • 2017 – 31,714 miles
  • 2016 – 27,558 miles
  • 2015 – 25,070 miles
  • 2014 – 18,625 miles
  • 2013 – 13,049 miles
  • 2012 – 12,543 miles
  • 2011 – 12,393 miles
  • 2010 – 10,479 miles
  • 2009 – 9,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,402 miles
  • AdvisoryLower Heavy corrosion on complete underside of vehicle, inc suspension and steering components

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,402 miles (+610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    43,402 miles
    Test number
    599616634218
    • AdvisoryLower Heavy corrosion on complete underside of vehicle, inc suspension and steering components

  2. Pass42,792 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    42,792 miles
    Test number
    709786296529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail42,790 miles (+1,384)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,790 miles
    Test number
    585894442175
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass41,406 miles (+74)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,406 miles
    Test number
    727176306777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Fail41,332 miles (+7,941)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,332 miles
    Test number
    491562385720
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass33,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    33,391 miles
    Test number
    641792861659
    • AdvisoryLots of surface corrosion underside of vehicle

  7. Fail33,391 miles (+1,677)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,391 miles
    Test number
    464740427501
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryLots of surface corrosion underside of vehicle

  8. Pass31,714 miles (+4,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,714 miles
    Test number
    257673075895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner rose joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner rose joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass27,558 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,558 miles
    Test number
    525547609319
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hose ends slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside rear upper and lower wishbone bushes dust covers split

  10. Fail27,555 miles (+2,485)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,555 miles
    Test number
    919074130796
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hose ends slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside rear upper and lower wishbone bushes dust covers split

  11. Pass25,070 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,070 miles
    Test number
    100205200677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,008 miles (+6,383)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,008 miles
    Test number
    755568195151
    • FailureNearside Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades torn on ends, but clearing screen
    • NoteN/S rear tyre. side wall damaged

  13. Pass18,625 miles (+5,576)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    18,625 miles
    Test number
    259358294405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

  14. Pass13,049 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    13,049 miles
    Test number
    808766253216
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres starting to crack
    • NoteRear subframe has surface corrosion also suspension components.

  15. Fail13,049 miles (+506)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,049 miles
    Test number
    378566753284
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres starting to crack
    • NoteRear subframe has surface corrosion also suspension components.

  16. Pass12,543 miles (+150)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    12,543 miles
    Test number
    377829872151
    • NoteDisc's all round corroded

  17. Pass12,393 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    12,393 miles
    Test number
    918696391121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,479 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    10,479 miles
    Test number
    101368780105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    9,307 miles
    Test number
    892094289197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 AKA

Does X8 AKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X8 AKA expired on 21 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X8 AKA?
The MOT on X8 AKA expired on 21 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X8 AKA done?
X8 AKA was recorded at 43,402 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2024, an average of 2,290 miles a year.
Has X8 AKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 AKA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X8 AKA 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 X8 AKA find?
X8 AKA passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2024 with 1 advisory: lower heavy corrosion on complete underside of vehicle, inc suspension and steering components.

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