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RL59 AML

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,994 mi
Last recorded55,994 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL59 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 55,994 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2026 53,705 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 48,566 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 48,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge and cracked in centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge and cracked in centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 48,131 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 47,552 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 46,131 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 44,089 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,414 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,099 miles

Puncture light on

Fail 26 Jun 2019 41,099 miles

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

Puncture light on

Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,519 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 34,216 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 29,434 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 24,006 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 19,482 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 12,141 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 10,361 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 10,252 miles

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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RL59 AML is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 25,947 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 RL59 AML, 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 17 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RL59 AML registered?

RL59 AML is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is RL59 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL59 AML shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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