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SW54 DBS

2009 Aston Martin Dbs

Red Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,521 mi
Last recorded21,521 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin Dbs21,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 DBS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 21,521 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 21,419 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 21,260 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 21,250 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 20,832 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 20,630 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 20,292 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 20,187 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 19,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under-trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 1 Feb 2018 19,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking

under-trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Feb 2017 19,744 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 19,193 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,414 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 18,414 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 17,112 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 16,465 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 15,540 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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SW54 DBS is a 2009 Aston Martin Dbs in Red with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 21,421 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 Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW54 DBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 17 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SW54 DBS registered?

SW54 DBS is a 2009 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 1 April 2009.

Is SW54 DBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW54 DBS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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