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EK57 SZX

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,613 mi
Last recorded56,613 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 SZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 56,613 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 49,821 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 48,742 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 46,637 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,531 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 38,544 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear exhaust hanger broken but adequately supported

Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,647 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 27,404 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 27,404 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 24,404 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 19,742 miles

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

The play in the NSF control arm is cousing a knocking over bumps and when braking

Fail 27 Sep 2011 19,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

The play in the NSF control arm is cousing a knocking over bumps and when braking

Pass 27 Aug 2010 13,892 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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EK57 SZX is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 57,838 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK57 SZX, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK57 SZX registered?

EK57 SZX is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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