CarVerify

Free Car Check

KJ08 AML

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,945 mi
Last recorded30,945 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Aston Martin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 30,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Ns blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 29,075 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 27,964 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 26,569 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 24,350 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 24,011 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 23,884 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 23,585 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 23,247 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 22,959 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 22,147 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 18,964 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 18,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 18,391 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 18,390 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 17,169 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 16,304 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 14,418 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
Full Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KJ08 AML is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KJ08 AML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KJ08 AML?

You can check the full history of KJ08 AML by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KJ08 AML registered?

KJ08 AML is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is KJ08 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ08 AML shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KJ08 AML have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KJ08 AML. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.