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KX06 CEK

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,294 mi
Last recorded59,294 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 CEK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 59,294 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 59,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 56,051 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 53,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 51,205 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 48,535 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 48,229 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,427 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,706 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 39,702 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 36,768 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 36,000 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tryes starting to crack/split due to age

Pass 28 Nov 2013 34,958 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 31,169 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 30,607 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 29,960 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,080 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 25,245 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
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KX06 CEK is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 33,480 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 KX06 CEK, 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 20 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 KX06 CEK registered?

KX06 CEK is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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