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SS05 SMS

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,083 mi
Last recorded17,083 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS05 SMS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 17,083 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 16,214 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 15,236 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 14,022 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 12,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 12,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 11,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 11,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 10,204 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 9,405 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 8,919 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 8,480 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 7,742 miles

left rear fog lamp not working

Pass 10 Jul 2012 6,552 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 5,825 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 4,845 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 4,591 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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SS05 SMS is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,752 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SS05 SMS, 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 21 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 SS05 SMS registered?

SS05 SMS is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SS05 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS05 SMS shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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