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V8 KVK

2016 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,034 mi
Last recorded32,034 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall VXR822,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 KVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 32,034 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view adjacent rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 27,528 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on tail gate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on tail gate (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 27,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on tail gate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on tail gate (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 21,942 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 17,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 14,788 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 12,963 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 11,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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V8 KVK is a 2016 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 22,786 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 V8 KVK, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V8 KVK registered?

V8 KVK is a 2016 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 3 September 2016.

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