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KP54 BBU

2004 Aston Martin Vanquish

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,795 mi
Last recorded26,795 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish20,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 BBU
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 26,795 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 26,703 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 26,689 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 26,637 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

passenger seat back slightly loose not causing any danger to passenger

Pass 29 Nov 2019 26,605 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 26,492 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 26,440 miles

front and rear brake discs inner faces corroded

handbrake light intermittently not working correctly

Pass 2 Nov 2016 26,235 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,230 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 26,108 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 26,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,951 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,953 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 24,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 24,837 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,097 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vanquish?

Based on 22,352 MOT tests across 2,206 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
866
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 115
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 110
Headlamp aim too high 100
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 82
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KP54 BBU is a 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 20,932 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 Vanquish fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP54 BBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vanquish typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KP54 BBU registered?

KP54 BBU is a 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is KP54 BBU safe to buy?

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