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2004 Vauxhall Monaro

Black Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,894 mi
Last recorded55,894 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro59,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 55,894 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake has little reserve travel

nearside fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2023 55,509 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside fuel tank strap corroded

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Jul 2022 54,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 54,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

offside fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 53,851 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 51,895 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 50,457 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,298 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 41,959 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 41,959 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 39,318 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 39,318 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,088 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,472 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,818 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,601 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 24,778 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,734 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,775 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monaro?

Based on 12,565 MOT tests across 785 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 311
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 111
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107
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K8 HSV is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro in Black with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 59,119 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Monaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K8 HSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Monaro typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K8 HSV registered?

K8 HSV is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is K8 HSV safe to buy?

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