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MX12 DXH

2012 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,894 mi
Last recorded71,894 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin DB925,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 DXH
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 71,894 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 70,828 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 66,129 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 66,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 59,801 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2021 53,317 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 49,159 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 46,966 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer part of tyre and tyre getting low on tread

Pass 6 Jun 2019 46,069 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 40,838 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 39,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,193 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 35,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid out of fluid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 25,519 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 25,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake fault warning light on dashboard

Pass 7 May 2015 15,254 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 14,093 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 DXH is a 2012 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DXH, 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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MX12 DXH is a 2012 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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