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FJ08 KXK

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,756 mi
Last recorded29,756 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 KXK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 29,756 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 29,087 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 29,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2020 28,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 28,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,519 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 27,519 miles

Central Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 24,742 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 19,063 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 17,053 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 13,601 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 11,010 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 8,551 miles

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

sill covers & undertray fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2011 8,550 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

sill covers & undertray fitted

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,527
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 209
coil spring broken 188
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 180
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 173
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FJ08 KXK is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 27,917 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 V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 KXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ08 KXK registered?

FJ08 KXK is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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The MOT history for FJ08 KXK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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