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LK59 DBV

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

46,663 mi
Last recorded46,663 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK59 DBV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 46,663 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 46,322 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 46,009 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 45,542 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 45,101 miles

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

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

the offside front tyre has slight wear to the inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2021 44,310 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 43,743 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 39,039 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 36,945 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,721 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 26,058 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 18,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 18,312 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 10,563 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 6,475 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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LK59 DBV is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK59 DBV, 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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LK59 DBV is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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