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CV09 HSV

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,900 mi
Last recorded125,900 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 125,900 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 125,169 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 124,386 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 123,250 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 119,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 115,779 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 111,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged on limits advs change 35mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 111,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated not tested rusted discs (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated not tested rusted disc (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear wheelbearings not tested (rusted discs) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner section of disc badly rusted advs further investigation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 110,226 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 110,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 100,813 miles

Exhaust noisy on limits (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear exhaust loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in propshaft

Fail 6 Nov 2017 100,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy on limits (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides rusted advs change (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear exhaust loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake judder on limits advs further investigation

slight play in propshaft

Pass 4 Nov 2016 90,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 90,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 72,212 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,354 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,780 miles

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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CV09 HSV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CV09 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 CV09 HSV registered?

CV09 HSV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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