2009 Jaguar XK MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 77.2% of Jaguar XKs first used in 2009 passed their MOT first time, against 58.3% for all cars first used in 2009. Across 3,731 XK first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were suspension, lamps and electrical equipment and tyres.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Jaguar XKs first used in 2009 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
77.2%
of 1,230 first tests; all cars first used in 2009: 58.3%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
3,731
first tests, 2023–2025; 1,230 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
48.0%
of 1,230 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
67,500
middle half: 49,500–87,500 miles; all cars first used in 2009: 100,000

How the 2009 Jaguar XK MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, XKs first used in 2009 against all cars first used in 2009 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the XK figure was 18.9 points higher.

2009 XKAll cars first used in 2009
50%60%70%80%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2009, test year 2021: 60.5%All cars first used in 2009, test year 2022: 60.1%All cars first used in 2009, test year 2023: 59%All cars first used in 2009, test year 2024: 58.4%All cars first used in 2009, test year 2025: 58.3%2009 XK, test year 2021: 79.7%2009 XK, test year 2022: 78.6%2009 XK, test year 2023: 79.4%2009 XK, test year 2024: 77%2009 XK, test year 2025: 77.2%77.2%58.3%
View this chart as a table
Test year2009 XKAll cars first used 2009XK first tests
202179.7%60.5%1,296
202278.6%60.1%1,278
202379.4%59.0%1,270
202477.0%58.4%1,231
202577.2%58.3%1,230

Common 2009 Jaguar XK MOT failures

Share of the 824 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Suspension41.4%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment25.2%
Tyres18.9%
Visibility17.0%
Brakes12.9%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems10.1%
Steering7.3%
Noise, emissions and leaks7.0%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Ball joint dust cover: no longer prevents the ingress of dirt13.8%114
Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt13.1%108
SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault9.8%81
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.2%59
Washers: not working6.2%51

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2009 Jaguar XK before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
  2. Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
  3. Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.

Common 2009 Jaguar XK MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2009 XKs, as a share of all 3,731 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge10.9%406
Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened7.2%270
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing6.2%231
Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement5.9%221
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened5.5%204

Questions about the 2009 Jaguar XK MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2009 Jaguar XK?

In 2025, 77.2% of XKs first used in 2009 passed their MOT first time, against 58.3% for all cars first used in 2009. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2009 XK most often fail its MOT on?

Suspension (in 41.4% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), lamps and electrical equipment (25.2%) and tyres (18.9%). The single most common item was “Ball joint dust cover: no longer prevents the ingress of dirt” (13.8%).

How often does a 2009 Jaguar XK fail its MOT?

In 2025, 22.8% of first tests on XKs first used in 2009 did not pass first time: 20.4% failed, and a further 2.4% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 824 of 3,731 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2009 Jaguar XK MOT advisories?

“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 10.9% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened” (7.2%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (6.2%), “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (5.9%) and “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (5.5%).

Is a 2009 Jaguar XK reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 79.7% in 2021 to 77.2% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2009

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

2009 Ford Fiesta MOT statistics · 2009 Ford Focus MOT statistics · 2009 Vauxhall Corsa MOT statistics · 2009 Volkswagen Golf MOT statistics · 2009 Vauxhall Astra MOT statistics

How the 2009 Jaguar XK MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2009 XK” means a Jaguar XK whose date of first use falls in 2009 (58, 09 and 59 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2009, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.