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FP09 KFR

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,274 mi
Last recorded51,274 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 KFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 51,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 51,064 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 49,914 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 46,871 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 44,735 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 44,277 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 42,795 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 38,621 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 38,259 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 34,501 miles

Both front tyres perished on outer edges

Both front wearing on inner edges.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 32,323 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread & bold on inner edges

Fail 3 Aug 2017 32,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking in tread & bold on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre treads cracking/splitting on outer edge

both rear tyre treads 2.7mm

Pass 23 Jul 2015 23,722 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 19,956 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 19,956 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 15,459 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 11,154 miles

nearside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

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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FP09 KFR is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FP09 KFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP09 KFR registered?

FP09 KFR is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 19 August 2009.

Is FP09 KFR safe to buy?

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