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SW09 KDK

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,228 mi
Last recorded26,228 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 KDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 26,228 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 25,440 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2019 24,924 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2018 24,350 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 22,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 21,807 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 20,075 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 15,945 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 12,523 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 9,031 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 9,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SW09 KDK is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SW09 KDK, 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 SW09 KDK registered?

SW09 KDK is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 8 August 2009.

Is SW09 KDK safe to buy?

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