Jaguar Xkr (2009)
2009 Jaguar Xkr
CarHunch analysed 739 real MOT records for the 2009 Jaguar Xkr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
# 2009 JAGUAR XKR
The XKR passes its MOT first time at 84.5%, which is above the UK average of 80%, but the dangerous defect rate of 36.3% is a serious red flag—more than one in three of these cars have been flagged for safety-critical faults at some point. This suggests that while many examples are roadworthy, buyers should budget for potential brake, suspension, or electrical work and demand a detailed pre-purchase inspection from a Jaguar specialist.
These cars average just over 48,000 miles at test, suggesting moderate use for their age, yet they still accumulate an average of 2.57 failures and 14.7 advisories per vehicle. The high advisory count points to ageing trim, wear items, and minor corrosion typical of a 15-year-old sports car, so factor in routine maintenance costs and expect to address small niggles regularly if you commit to ownership.
What to check before buying a 2009 Jaguar Xkr
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 36.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Jaguar Xkr vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Jaguar Xkr vehicles fall between 34,082 and 60,923 miles.
2009 Jaguar Xkr — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 603 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 87% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Jaguar Xkr
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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61.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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57.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.2%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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40.2%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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38.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.3%
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
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29.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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