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LA55 WZY

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,466 mi
Last recorded39,466 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 WZY
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 39,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 38,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 38,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 36,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 34,780 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 34,083 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 32,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 30,970 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 28,911 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber misting oil

Offside Front shock absorber misting oil

nail in near side front tyre

osf tyre tread getting low and wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 26,536 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,803 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 23,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 20,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 17,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 17,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 14,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 14,146 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 12,887 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 11,989 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 10,277 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 10,277 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 8,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 8,597 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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LA55 WZY is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,752 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 DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA55 WZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA55 WZY registered?

LA55 WZY is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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