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MO12 DBS

2012 Aston Martin Dbs

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,048 mi
Last recorded41,048 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Dbs17,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO12 DBS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 41,048 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 38,586 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 34,913 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 34,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 28,562 miles

Tyres have slight cracking in tread blocks

Pass 4 Feb 2022 26,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside head lamp lens has condensation but not affecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 26,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside head lamp lens has condensation but not affecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 22,154 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 21,577 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 21,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 21,448 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 19,894 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 1,637 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 1,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges seek advice (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 15,527 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 15,527 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 May 2015 13,164 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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MO12 DBS is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 17,222 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 MO12 DBS, 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 14 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MO12 DBS registered?

MO12 DBS is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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