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S40 KOR

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,267 mi
Last recorded60,267 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 KOR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 60,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 59,979 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 59,489 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear upper suspension arm slight play(drive shaft) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear upper suspension arm slight play(drive shaft) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 59,107 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 59,028 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 58,546 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 58,546 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

eml light on

Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,346 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,343 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,397 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 51,396 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,062 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 49,031 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,943 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 47,039 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2009 47,039 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2008 46,402 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 45,450 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,726 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?

Based on 55,755 MOT tests across 3,227 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
894
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 416
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 404
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
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S40 KOR is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 39,484 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 DB7 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S40 KOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB7 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S40 KOR is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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