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KM12 ZSR

2012 Aston Martin Cygnet

Red Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

52,890 mi
Last recorded52,890 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Cygnet19,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 ZSR
MakeAston Martin
ModelCygnet
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 52,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 52,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 52,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlight slightly loose

Pass 11 Jun 2021 52,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper slightly loose

Offside headlight slightly loose

Fail 9 Jun 2021 52,079 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper slightly loose

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside headlight slightly loose

Oil level below minimum

Pass 29 May 2020 48,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear bumpers insecure

Oil level below minimum

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper mountings broken but not likely to become detached

Fail 27 May 2020 48,190 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear bumpers insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil level below minimum

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper mountings broken but not likely to become detached

Pass 28 Jan 2019 41,374 miles

FRONT AND REAR BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 33,701 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jul 2017 33,698 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

EML ON

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2016 24,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on edges 175/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on edges 175/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 18,749 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 18,322 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Cygnet?

Based on 1,798 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
1,179
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 4
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KM12 ZSR is a 2012 Aston Martin Cygnet in Red with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin Cygnet models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 19,054 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 Cygnet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM12 ZSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Cygnet typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Aston Martin Cygnet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KM12 ZSR is a 2012 Aston Martin Cygnet, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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