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KD57 CBV

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,238 mi
Last recorded126,238 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD57 CBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 126,238 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 124,631 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 122,918 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 122,319 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 118,150 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 118,116 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 116,095 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 116,082 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 111,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2016 111,917 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 105,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 93,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 78,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 65,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,925 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,370 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 52,370 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,632 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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KD57 CBV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KD57 CBV, 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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KD57 CBV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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