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LK09 HVL

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,847 mi
Last recorded65,847 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 HVL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 65,847 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 63,440 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 59,486 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 55,092 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 55,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,443 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut in side wall over 25mm but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! Rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 46,361 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,550 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 38,649 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 38,648 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,910 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 34,973 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 30,462 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 27,719 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 22,167 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 17,964 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 12,308 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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LK09 HVL is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,300cc 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 LK09 HVL, 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 LK09 HVL registered?

LK09 HVL is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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