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AK53 DBS

2012 Aston Martin Dbs

Black Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,176 mi
Last recorded15,176 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Dbs17,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 DBS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 15,176 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 14,457 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 13,941 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 13,392 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 13,272 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 13,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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AK53 DBS is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs in Black with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 17,222 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 Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK53 DBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 14 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK53 DBS registered?

AK53 DBS is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AK53 DBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 DBS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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