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LJ09 CVU

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,723 mi
Last recorded51,723 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 CVU
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 51,723 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 46,077 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 46,014 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 42,338 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 7 Feb 2023 42,334 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front, when registration plate lamps on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 9 Feb 2022 38,851 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 36,581 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 34,463 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 31,872 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 26,176 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 19,313 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 12,291 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 11,641 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 11,008 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 9,848 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 8,103 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 8,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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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LJ09 CVU 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 82.4%.

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 LJ09 CVU, 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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LJ09 CVU is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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