2009 Jaguar Xk MOT pass rate: 81.1% (1,753 tests)
Is the 2009 Xk getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82.7% +15.8 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 81.1% +15.0 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 79.5% +13.4 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 Xk
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 356 | 44.8% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 102 | 12.8% |
| 3 | Tyres | 77 | 9.7% |
| 4 | Brakes | 72 | 9.1% |
| 5 | Visibility | 62 | 7.8% |
| 6 | Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 43 | 5.4% |
All Xk years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5,196 | 77.8% | +13.4 pts | 78,984 |
| 2007 | 3,137 | 77.0% | +11.9 pts | 74,658 |
| 2008 | 2,055 | 78.7% | +13.6 pts | 69,347 |
| 2009 (this page) | 1,753 | 81.1% | +14.7 pts | 66,154 |
| 2010 | 1,734 | 83.0% | +15.7 pts | 61,216 |
| 2011 | 1,671 | 85.1% | +16.0 pts | 54,969 |
| 2012 | 1,618 | 87.2% | +16.0 pts | 49,344 |
| 2013 | 2,441 | 89.6% | +16.3 pts | 43,163 |
| 2014 | 3,362 | 90.5% | +14.7 pts | 37,594 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Jaguar Xk reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 81.1% of their MOT tests (1,753 tests, 2023–2025), +14.7 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 66,154 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 Xk?
The median tested example shows 66,154 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.