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LK08 CEX

2008 Aston Martin Dbs

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,520 mi
Last recorded21,520 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Dbs19,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 CEX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 21,520 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 21,517 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 21,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 21,512 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 21,221 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 21,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 20,794 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 20,495 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 20,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 19,981 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 19,981 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 18,623 miles

all four tyres perished

engine missfire

under trays loose

Pass 29 Jun 2016 17,205 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2015 15,668 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 14,012 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 14,012 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 12,343 miles

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

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

near-side rear tyre cracking at outer shoulder

off-side rear tyre cracking at outer shoulder

Fail 4 Jun 2013 12,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

near-side rear tyre cracking at outer shoulder

off-side rear tyre cracking at outer shoulder

Pass 20 Jun 2012 10,882 miles

near-side front tyre cracking

off-side front tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,356 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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LK08 CEX is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 19,101 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 Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK08 CEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LK08 CEX registered?

LK08 CEX is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is LK08 CEX safe to buy?

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