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L29 FAY

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,822 mi
Last recorded38,822 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 FAY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 38,822 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 38,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 37,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 36,192 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 33,929 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 31,376 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 31,359 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 29,473 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 28,763 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 27,043 miles

Front oil weep at front of engine

Pass 19 Apr 2018 25,289 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 23,670 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 21,281 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 18,561 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 15,642 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 12,379 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 10,659 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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L29 FAY is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 25,947 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 L29 FAY, 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 17 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 L29 FAY registered?

L29 FAY is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 9 January 2009.

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