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HK09 DXT

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,207 mi
Last recorded62,207 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK09 DXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 62,207 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle heavily coated in wax oil on underside , unable to fully assess

Pass 28 Jan 2025 60,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 58,875 miles

Vehicle underside heavily wax oiled

Pass 12 Feb 2023 57,002 miles

Brake pipes heavily undersealed

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jan 2022 55,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 53,684 miles

brake pipes heavily coated

Pass 8 Feb 2020 52,074 miles

Brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Feb 2019 50,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Feb 2019 50,392 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Feb 2018 48,741 miles

Brake pipes heavily coated

Pass 4 Feb 2017 44,056 miles

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

brake pipes heavily coated

Pass 12 Feb 2016 38,395 miles

Underside and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Feb 2016 38,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Underside and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Jan 2015 32,203 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 26,231 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 18,426 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 16,937 miles

Nearside 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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HK09 DXT is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HK09 DXT, 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 HK09 DXT registered?

HK09 DXT is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is HK09 DXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK09 DXT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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