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MX12 DWP

2012 Aston Martin Dbs

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,865 mi
Last recorded44,865 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Dbs17,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 DWP
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 44,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to cracked on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to cracked on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 43,508 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 42,099 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 42,099 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 49,014 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 40,341 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 39,074 miles

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

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

Rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion (lower sections)

front and rear anti roll bar drop link bars corroded

lower sections of front coil springs corroded (offside front lower heavily corroded)

Pass 13 Aug 2020 37,277 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (lower section) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (lower section) heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear coil springs (lower sections) showing signs of corrosion

front and rear anti roll bar drop link bars corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 37,103 miles

Nearside Front headlight washer jet unit slightly insecure in bumper

corrosion on rear coil springs (lower part)

Pass 17 Aug 2018 36,339 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and getting low tread

signs of dampness around o/s/f steering rack

Fail 13 Aug 2018 36,336 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and getting low tread

Offside Rear lamp lense full of condinsation

signs of dampness around o/s/f steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2017 32,945 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Mist (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 27,187 miles

Front Oil Leak

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,653 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 19,683 miles

Nearside Rear 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 are perished

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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MX12 DWP is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MX12 DWP, 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 MX12 DWP registered?

MX12 DWP is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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