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AH53 SMH

2016 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,474 mi
Last recorded44,474 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Aston Martin DB914,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH53 SMH
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 44,474 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 44,474 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 36,378 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 29,157 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 29,157 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 22,447 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 17,016 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 16,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 11,307 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 7,679 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 6,100 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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AH53 SMH is a 2016 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.0% with a typical mileage of 14,104 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 Aston Martin DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AH53 SMH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AH53 SMH registered?

AH53 SMH is a 2016 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 4 June 2016.

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