2005 Jaguar XK8 4.2L Petrol · KC05 VYV
2005 Jaguar XK8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2005. Recorded mileage 98,825 miles. MOT valid until 23/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 4196cc
KC05 VYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 98,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KC05 VYV Mileage History
- 28/11/202390,550 mi
- 10/12/202494,615 mi+4,065 mi
- 20/11/202598,742 mi+4,127 mi
- 30/01/202698,797 mi+55 mi
- 24/02/202698,825 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 3,691 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KC05 VYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Jaguar Xk8 (KC05 VYV) between November 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Subframe (6.1.1”; “Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”.
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