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FJ08 KXN

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,737 mi
Last recorded29,737 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 KXN
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 29,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 29,222 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 28,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 28,401 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 28,028 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 27,688 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 26,535 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 25,258 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,145 miles

n/s front tyre tread deteriorated

o/s front tyre tread deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2016 21,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 19,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014
Fail 22 Apr 2014 16,692 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 13,507 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 9,518 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 8,317 miles

under floor covers 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 KXN is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ08 KXN registered?

FJ08 KXN is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FJ08 KXN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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