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KX05 BWU

2005 Aston Martin Vanquish

White Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

27,375 mi
Last recorded27,375 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish21,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 BWU
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 27,375 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 27,212 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 27,167 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 27,131 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 26,827 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 26,600 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 25,902 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 25,351 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 25,351 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,651 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 24,642 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns os disc corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 24,351 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 23,773 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 23,345 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 22,387 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 22,383 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

engine management warning light staying on indicating a fault

Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,503 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 20,503 miles

Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 17,533 miles

Both front yres wearing close to limit on inner edges

Handbrake efficiency meets minimum standard should be capable of graeter effort.

Fail 24 Jul 2010 17,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both front yres wearing close to limit on inner edges

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 9,331 miles

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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KX05 BWU is a 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish in White with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 21,662 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 KX05 BWU, 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 21 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KX05 BWU is a 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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