2012 Jaguar XK · 2,204 MOT tests
2012 Jaguar XK reliability
2012 Jaguar XKs fail 13.7% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 XK years (2,204 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKs: 17.8%)
- 13.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKs: 17.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 48% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 47,706
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,204
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 80% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Jaguar XK
Fail rate by area
- Suspension4.3%
- Tyres4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Brakes0.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.41%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.27%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.09%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 1.09%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Windscreen washers not working 0.91%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.86%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.89%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.49%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.49%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.09%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.22%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.18%)
Is a 2012 Jaguar XK reliable?
2012 Jaguar XKs fail 13.7% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 XK years (2,204 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Jaguar XK MOT?
Most often anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (1.41% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.27% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.09% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Jaguar XK have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Jaguar XK shows 47,706 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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