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YB09 HZV

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,121 mi
Last recorded94,121 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 HZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 94,121 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 85,773 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 83,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 79,164 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 75,426 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 71,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 67,762 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 60,906 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 54,935 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 45,786 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,832 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,696 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 29,840 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 25,033 miles

both front tyres perished on outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2012 19,412 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 19,412 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YB09 HZV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YB09 HZV, 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.

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What year was YB09 HZV registered?

YB09 HZV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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The MOT history for YB09 HZV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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