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V12 DPS

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,492 mi
Last recorded49,492 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 DPS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 49,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 49,162 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 49,162 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 48,565 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 47,344 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 45,345 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 43,217 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,939 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,561 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,028 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 1,729 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,487 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,448 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 28,369 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,190 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,836 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 22,231 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 15,106 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 15,101 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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V12 DPS is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V12 DPS, 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 V12 DPS registered?

V12 DPS is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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