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V12 KEM

1999 Aston Martin DB7

Red Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

29,294 mi
Last recorded29,294 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin DB747,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 KEM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 29,294 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 29,141 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 29,103 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 29,093 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 29,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 29,033 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 29,031 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 28,976 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 28,972 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 28,935 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 28,641 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 28,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 28,591 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 28,437 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 28,437 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc inner faces corroded.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 28,419 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc inner faces corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,346 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED & CRACKED IN TREAD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING PERISHED

Fail 10 Apr 2014 28,337 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED & CRACKED IN TREAD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING PERISHED

Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,309 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on dash

both steering rack bushes have slight side movement

Fail 18 Mar 2013 28,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on dash

both steering rack bushes have slight side movement

Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,303 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE GENERALLY CORRODED

Fail 31 Jan 2012 28,301 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Underside generally corroded.

When conducting brake test 'on the road' shuddering was noticed which is possibly caused by corroded brake discs.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 28,300 miles

Air bag lamp on

Oil leak

Small Oil leaks from engine and rear differential.

Some light corrosion present on underside of vehicle.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 28,232 miles

both front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,044 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 26,262 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2006 24,837 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 23,160 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?

Based on 55,755 MOT tests across 3,227 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
894
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 416
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 404
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
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V12 KEM is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7 in Red with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1999 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 47,520 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 DB7 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V12 KEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB7 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V12 KEM registered?

V12 KEM is a 1999 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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