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R25 SMO

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,109 mi
Last recorded30,109 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 SMO
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 30,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake pipe joins covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 29,472 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 29,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 27,970 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 27,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 25,384 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 23,906 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 21,864 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 20,655 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 20,179 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 20,073 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 18,297 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe joint (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 16,448 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 16,448 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault 1 (4.1.D.4)

Front number plate housing loose

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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R25 SMO is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 22,671 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 R25 SMO, 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 14 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R25 SMO registered?

R25 SMO is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is R25 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R25 SMO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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