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MV55 HYC

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,091 mi
Last recorded86,091 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 HYC
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 86,091 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 85,429 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 84,789 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 84,789 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 84,762 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 84,758 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 83,684 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 81,516 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 78,732 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 74,242 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 66,350 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 61,627 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 54,541 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,958 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,395 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 45,740 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracked to their treads not showing the cords etc

Pass 31 Jan 2011 39,083 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 39,061 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,182 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 36,182 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,379 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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MV55 HYC is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 33,480 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 MV55 HYC, 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 20 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 MV55 HYC registered?

MV55 HYC is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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