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J1 KVC

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,021 mi
Last recorded78,021 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 KVC
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 78,021 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 77,637 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 77,299 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 75,847 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 75,096 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,828 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 65,529 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 65,529 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,541 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 59,328 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 59,326 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,307 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 53,703 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre bald on edge

o/s/f tyre bald on edge and further wear will result in it becoming illegal and dangerous

small markes on front brake hoses,close to struts

unable to see all brake pad wear check on service,hand brake noise after doing brake test

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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J1 KVC is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 33,480 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 J1 KVC, 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 20 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 J1 KVC registered?

J1 KVC is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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The MOT history for J1 KVC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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