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FL59 FFO

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

White Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,540 mi
Last recorded55,540 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 FFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 55,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 55,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 50,450 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 50,326 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 44,783 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 44,259 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 43,619 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 38,363 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 38,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 32,481 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 32,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 26,314 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2014 23,757 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 22,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 18,593 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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FL59 FFO is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in White with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL59 FFO, 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 FL59 FFO registered?

FL59 FFO is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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