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C6 HSV

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,045 mi
Last recorded91,045 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 91,045 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 91,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 87,970 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 87,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 17 May 2023 80,243 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2023 80,243 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Track control arm insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 70,950 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 67,361 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 62,096 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 60,141 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 55,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 45,722 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 45,721 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 41,065 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 41,064 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,180 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall VXR8?

Based on 9,079 MOT tests across 659 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
3,311
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 50
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 49
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C6 HSV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall VXR8 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C6 HSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall VXR8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C6 HSV registered?

C6 HSV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is C6 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 HSV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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