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K3 HSV

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Blue Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,230 mi
Last recorded75,230 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 75,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 73,623 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2022 73,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 69,299 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 64,282 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 64,146 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 62,280 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 60,801 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 58,972 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 55,589 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 55,587 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 52,644 miles

EML on

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,214 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 44,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,854 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)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 42,840 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine front pully faulty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,647 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,279 miles

Near side wiper blade is split

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2010 25,604 miles

*both front tyres worn on inner edges*

*both front wiper blades starting to deteriorated*

*slight play in o/side front steering rack end*

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

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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K3 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Blue with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 K3 HSV, 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 K3 HSV registered?

K3 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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