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EX09 CKU

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,493 mi
Last recorded78,493 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 CKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 78,493 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 74,471 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 72,792 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 71,030 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 69,074 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 69,074 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely when wheel turned forwards (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,850 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 62,295 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 62,295 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 56,814 miles

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2015 48,975 miles

front brake discs worn,corroded and pitted on inner surfaces

offside front tyre worn low on edges

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Apr 2014 34,626 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,914 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 20,635 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 20,635 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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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EX09 CKU is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX09 CKU, 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 EX09 CKU registered?

EX09 CKU is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is EX09 CKU safe to buy?

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