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KX56 BSU

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

51,048 mi
Last recorded51,048 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX56 BSU
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 51,048 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 51,008 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 50,523 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 50,115 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 49,512 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from engine possible water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 49,306 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 49,142 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,443 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 46,220 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 45,404 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 45,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 44,325 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,584 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,938 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,464 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,262 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 39,461 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,048 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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KX56 BSU is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KX56 BSU, 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 KX56 BSU registered?

KX56 BSU is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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