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H17 YEM

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,097 mi
Last recorded80,097 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 YEM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 80,097 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 79,048 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 78,409 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,197 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 75,197 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 70,511 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 58,542 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 48,423 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 32,675 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 20,126 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 20,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front discs worn

Pass 18 May 2009 16,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2008 12,252 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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H17 YEM is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,752 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 H17 YEM, 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 21 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 H17 YEM registered?

H17 YEM is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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