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HN09 XKV

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

66,279 mi
Last recorded66,279 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 XKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 66,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 64,160 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 63,009 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 63,008 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 61,697 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 57,292 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 54,057 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,292 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 46,299 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,211 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer joint clamp broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 41,536 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 34,800 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,898 miles

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

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

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

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

front fog lights inop

Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,570 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,324 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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HN09 XKV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 HN09 XKV, 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 HN09 XKV registered?

HN09 XKV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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