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KH03 LEY

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,980 mi
Last recorded36,980 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 LEY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 36,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 36,099 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 34,699 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 33,446 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 32,499 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 31,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

air con compressor appears to be leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2020 29,804 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 29,692 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 29,529 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 28,047 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 28,046 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 26,354 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre cracking between tread

Pass 31 Dec 2014 26,354 miles

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

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

osf tyre cracking between tread

Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,042 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 23,453 miles

Front tyres perrished and starting to crack

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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,719 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 17,608 miles

Bodywork damage,road wheels marked.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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KH03 LEY is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 27,917 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 KH03 LEY, 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 18 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 KH03 LEY registered?

KH03 LEY is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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The MOT history for KH03 LEY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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