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K8 KDB

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,161 mi
Last recorded90,161 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 KDB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 90,161 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 89,918 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 89,310 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 88,481 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,417 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 84,914 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 82,434 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 82,429 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear exhaust clamp fractured but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 16 Apr 2018 79,773 miles

tire pressure system warning fault

Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,413 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 79,412 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 79,354 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front inside edge worn

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it and inside edge worn

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

primary bonnet latch not working

Pass 14 Nov 2014 65,979 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 65,979 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 59,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,145 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 46,593 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,900 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,301 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,720 miles

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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K8 KDB is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K8 KDB, 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 K8 KDB registered?

K8 KDB is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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