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K12 EMK

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,948 mi
Last recorded68,948 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 EMK
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 68,140 miles

advice on further look at rear brakes and rear hand brake both sides

advice on surface Corrosion at o\s\ and n\s floor at sills and rear suspension front and rear

advice on unable to check welding at o\s\ floor and n\s floor due to heavy underseal on floor

Fail 23 Feb 2018 68,140 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear insecure on floor (3.6.B.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

advice on further look at rear brakes and rear hand brake both sides

advice on surface Corrosion at o\s\ and n\s floor at sills and rear suspension front and rear

advice on unable to check welding at o\s\ floor and n\s floor due to heavy underseal on floor

Pass 13 Jan 2017 67,501 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 66,565 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 65,346 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 63,323 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 63,323 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,044 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,164 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 57,164 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Sep 2011 56,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

park brake warning light on

srs light on

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,887 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 50,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,065 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 43,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside & nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,417 miles

offside & nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,964 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 34,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,980 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?

Based on 55,755 MOT tests across 3,227 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
894
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 416
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 404
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
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K12 EMK is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2001 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 39,484 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 DB7 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K12 EMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB7 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K12 EMK is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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