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V12 KGH

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,087 mi
Last recorded140,087 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 KGH
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 140,087 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 138,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 May 2025 138,905 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 May 2024 137,657 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 133,697 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 132,993 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 132,048 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 130,414 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 130,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 125,127 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 123,424 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 119,973 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 116,248 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 116,232 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

tyre size 245x40x18 times 3 n/s/r 265x35x18

Pass 10 Apr 2014 111,266 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 106,840 miles

engine management warning light on

Pass 19 Apr 2012 105,297 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 105,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 100,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 100,382 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 93,322 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 84,644 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 84,643 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2008 78,768 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 67,990 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,338 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 KGH is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 39,484 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 KGH, 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 25 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V12 KGH is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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