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SO12 XJZ

2012 Aston Martin Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,141 mi
Last recorded49,141 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Vantage20,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 XJZ
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 49,141 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 42,875 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 41,684 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 39,673 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 39,551 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 39,527 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 37,842 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 36,357 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 35,380 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 35,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 33,304 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 33,297 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 28,636 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,745 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 19,773 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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SO12 XJZ is a 2012 Aston Martin Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 20,354 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO12 XJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 14 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SO12 XJZ registered?

SO12 XJZ is a 2012 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is SO12 XJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 XJZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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