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LK08 CEA

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,023 mi
Last recorded29,023 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 CEA
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 29,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 28,184 miles

Exhaust clamp bolts corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear flexible brake hoses and connecting rigid pipes have wax oil applied. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 28,184 miles

Exhaust clamp bolts corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear flexible brake hoses and connecting rigid pipes have wax oil applied. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2024 27,865 miles

Front Both front exhaust clamp bolts corroded.

Front Both front tyres perished/cracked between tread areas.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 26,829 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 25,353 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 24,920 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 23,954 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 23,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 21,874 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,182 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 16,825 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 11,296 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 8,753 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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LK08 CEA is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 28,041 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 LK08 CEA, 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 18 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK08 CEA is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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