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YX09 KOU

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

White Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,428 mi
Last recorded39,428 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 KOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 39,428 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 39,015 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 37,913 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 37,003 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 35,603 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 34,865 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 33,866 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 33,007 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 30,328 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 29,582 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 23,275 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,026 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 17,227 miles

slight cut on nsf tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2012 13,408 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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YX09 KOU is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in White with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YX09 KOU, 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 YX09 KOU registered?

YX09 KOU is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is YX09 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX09 KOU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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