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KR57 FBE

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Blue Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,118 mi
Last recorded130,118 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 FBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 130,118 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 130,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 123,534 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 119,332 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 111,656 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 111,656 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 105,923 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 105,923 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 103,686 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 103,686 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 99,765 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 92,678 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 84,820 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 76,599 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 66,619 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 57,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 57,571 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 49,912 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 40,751 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 31,661 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 23,322 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 23,148 miles

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

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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KR57 FBE is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Blue with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KR57 FBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR57 FBE registered?

KR57 FBE is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 6 December 2007.

Is KR57 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 FBE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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