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K5 BSW

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,795 mi
Last recorded40,795 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 BSW
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 40,795 miles

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

tpms light on

Fail 26 Nov 2025 40,785 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

tpms light on

Pass 19 Dec 2024 40,716 miles

tpms light on

Fail 10 Dec 2024 40,709 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 15 Jun 2023 40,263 miles

tyre pressure light on

Pass 27 Jun 2022 39,178 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 38,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tyre warning light on

Pass 4 Jun 2019 36,870 miles

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

Offside Front has something in tyre noise when rotated

tyre warning light on

Fail 29 May 2019 36,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front has something in tyre noise when rotated

tyre warning light on

Pass 1 Jun 2018 32,947 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 32,933 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 32,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,129 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,204 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 25,791 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 25,746 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 23,378 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 21,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen Wiper Blade Torn But Still Clearing Screen

Pass 6 Jan 2012 18,468 miles

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

front tyre size 235/40/19 (92y)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

rear tyre size 275/35/19 (96y)

tyre monitoring system fault indicated

Pass 4 Jan 2011 15,470 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 12,465 miles

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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K5 BSW is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K5 BSW, 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 K5 BSW registered?

K5 BSW is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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