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K6 FTY

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,986 mi
Last recorded68,986 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 FTY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 68,986 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 64,513 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 53,857 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 44,639 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 42,384 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 42,286 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 41,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 41,752 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 37,726 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 37,724 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 29,982 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,955 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,937 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 26,937 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,126 miles

Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

handbrake pads getting low

Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,447 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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K6 FTY is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K6 FTY, 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 K6 FTY registered?

K6 FTY is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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