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CA09 HKE

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,276 mi
Last recorded99,276 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 HKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 99,276 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 98,203 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 96,861 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 93,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2022 93,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 85,216 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 81,042 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 81,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 77,577 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 73,052 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 67,731 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,093 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 54,173 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 44,140 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 44,140 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 34,065 miles

Poer steering pipe weaping oil(Feed pipe from pump to rack)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 23,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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CA09 HKE is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CA09 HKE, 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 CA09 HKE registered?

CA09 HKE is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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