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KE55 AKP

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,612 mi
Last recorded31,612 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 AKP
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 31,612 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 31,019 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 30,320 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 29,433 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 27,595 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 25,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 24,078 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 21,458 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 19,971 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 19,765 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 18,632 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,311 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2014 14,292 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 12,809 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 10,872 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 9,721 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 8,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 6,733 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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KE55 AKP is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KE55 AKP, 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 KE55 AKP registered?

KE55 AKP is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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