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AM08 KEM

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,404 mi
Last recorded18,404 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 KEM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 18,404 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 18,332 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 18,238 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak around reservoir tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 17,784 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 17,313 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 17,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 16,889 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 15,995 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 15,470 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 15,181 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 15,181 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 14,744 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 14,142 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 13,236 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 13,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 12,674 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 11,281 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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AM08 KEM is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 28,041 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 AM08 KEM, 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 18 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AM08 KEM registered?

AM08 KEM is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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