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YK58 FVA

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,576 mi
Last recorded65,576 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 FVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 65,576 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 61,731 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 56,400 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 52,471 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 48,172 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 44,102 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 44,063 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 39,846 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 39,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 30,850 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 26,400 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 24,437 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 19,740 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 19,738 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE 245/40/19 Y

Pass 18 Jan 2012 15,670 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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YK58 FVA is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 YK58 FVA, 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 YK58 FVA registered?

YK58 FVA is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 15 January 2009.

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