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SN56 KXH

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,257 mi
Last recorded76,257 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 KXH
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 76,257 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 75,169 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 75,169 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades split not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 73,996 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded at join to bradded pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 73,167 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded at join to braded pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 72,443 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 72,112 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 71,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and unions (1.1.11 (c))

covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full test

Fail 24 Oct 2019 71,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and unions (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full test

Pass 14 Nov 2018 69,870 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays obstructing some components

Pass 15 Nov 2017 67,413 miles

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

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 15 Nov 2017 67,413 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,728 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 59,244 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,617 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 42,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 42,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,126 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on front discs

undertray & sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 25,358 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2009 19,258 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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SN56 KXH is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 33,480 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 SN56 KXH, 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 20 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 SN56 KXH registered?

SN56 KXH is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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