2009 Jaguar XK · 2,345 MOT tests
2009 Jaguar XK reliability
2009 Jaguar XKs fail 20.6% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 XK years (2,345 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKs: 17.8%)
- 20.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKs: 17.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 63,572
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,345
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.9% of tests fail here (159% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Jaguar XK
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.4%
- Lights and electrics5.5%
- Tyres4.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Brakes3%
- Seat belts and airbags2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.26%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.92%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 1.83%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.19%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.94%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washers not working 0.94%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.23%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.9%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.69%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.84%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (3.24%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.81%)
Is a 2009 Jaguar XK reliable?
2009 Jaguar XKs fail 20.6% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 XK years (2,345 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Jaguar XK MOT?
Most often airbag warning lamp shows fault (2.26% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (1.92% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (1.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Jaguar XK have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Jaguar XK shows 63,572 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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