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RK08 FKS

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,810 mi
Last recorded46,810 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 FKS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 46,810 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 44,501 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 42,767 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 42,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 40,253 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 39,578 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 39,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 38,399 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 34,376 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2018 31,305 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 28,071 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 28,071 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 24,520 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 22,703 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp assembly has water ingress, lamp working ok

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 21,634 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 20,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 20,544 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 18,583 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 18,427 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 17,681 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 17,513 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 17,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 16,216 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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RK08 FKS is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 28,041 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 RK08 FKS, 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 18 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK08 FKS registered?

RK08 FKS is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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