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MX12 DVY

2012 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,418 mi
Last recorded47,418 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin DB925,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 DVY
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 47,418 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake cable corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield adrift

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield adrift

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 46,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 44,585 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 43,486 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 42,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 40,420 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 37,776 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 36,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre deep cut outer sidewall+ bald outer tread and near bald inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge and near bald outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 36,155 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre deep cut outer sidewall+ bald outer tread and near bald inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge and near bald outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,515 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 31,363 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 31,314 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,477 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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MX12 DVY is a 2012 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 25,645 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 DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX12 DVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX12 DVY registered?

MX12 DVY is a 2012 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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