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R21 KCY

2018 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

88,000 mi
Last recorded88,000 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 KCY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 88,000 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 58,503 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 85,275 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 57,658 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 79,102 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 53,718 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 71,760 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 53,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 59,956 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 52,701 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 47,979 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 51,371 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 51,370 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 37,960 miles

Shields fitted upper and lower .

Pass 6 Jan 2020 50,325 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,522 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 45,575 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 44,329 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,702 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 38,101 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 31,991 miles

o/s front seat belt is starting to perish

Pass 31 Jan 2013 28,372 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake pipe rusty

Offside front tyre low on edge

Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,691 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,234 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 14,466 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 14,459 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 13,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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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R21 KCY is a 2018 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 R21 KCY, 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 8 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R21 KCY registered?

R21 KCY is a 2018 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 21 October 2018.

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