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FM56 SBZ

2006 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,432 mi
Last recorded70,432 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin DB928,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 SBZ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 70,432 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 68,926 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake passed on 16% minimum efficiency

Fail 30 Jun 2022 68,926 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 67,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 64,782 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 61,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,136 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 58,566 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 55,871 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,769 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,481 miles

235/40/ZR19/92Y & 275/35/ZR19/96Y. F 6mm. R 3mm.

Discs & Pads serviceable.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,010 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,300 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 48,300 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,259 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,209 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 28,981 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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FM56 SBZ is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM56 SBZ, 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 FM56 SBZ registered?

FM56 SBZ is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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