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V12 FDY

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,877 mi
Last recorded50,877 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 50,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 50,107 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 48,716 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 47,209 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 44,987 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 44,666 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 43,643 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 42,524 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 40,417 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,956 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,681 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 36,466 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,165 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 24,609 miles

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

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

damage to side wall n/s front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,547 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,240 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 19,240 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 17,409 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 17,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

1) tyres 235 40 19 fronts 275 35 19 rears 2) n/s front tyre sidewall badly damaged advise to correct

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 17,277 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,871 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 14,871 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 FDY is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FDY, 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 FDY registered?

V12 FDY is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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