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FD55 WCE

2006 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,373 mi
Last recorded20,373 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin DB928,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 WCE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 20,373 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 20,321 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 19,492 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 19,490 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

Various warning lights on

Pass 13 Jan 2022 19,404 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cracking bad (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (bad) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 16 Nov 2020 19,110 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall of tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall of tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall of tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitor light on.

Fail 16 Nov 2020 19,110 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall of tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall of tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall of tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitor light on.

Pass 16 Dec 2019 18,582 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 18,582 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 18,024 miles

front tyres cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2017 16,968 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 15,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 15,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 12,937 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 10,596 miles

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

interior mirror deteriorating

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2013 8,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 8,533 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 7,736 miles

all tyres cracking on outer walls

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 3 Jan 2012 7,736 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

all tyres cracking on outer walls

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Dec 2010 6,875 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Dec 2008 5,008 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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FD55 WCE is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 28,995 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 FD55 WCE, 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 20 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 FD55 WCE registered?

FD55 WCE is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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