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V12 FJO

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,948 mi
Last recorded57,948 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 FJO
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 57,948 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 54,831 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 53,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 53,833 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pads sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 50,799 miles

Head lamp washer jet slightly misaligned

Headlamp lenses would benefit from a polish

Pass 18 May 2022 48,850 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 48,850 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 46,979 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 45,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 43,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2019 43,769 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 42,486 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 42,455 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,967 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 39,046 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 36,614 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 30,275 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 17,906 miles

275/35/19/y

front valance scratched

nearside rear wheel rim and tyres damaged slightly

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to limit

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 11 Sep 2012 11,033 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 6,426 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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V12 FJO is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 28,041 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 FJO, 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 18 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 FJO registered?

V12 FJO is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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