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V16 SMK

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,203 mi
Last recorded70,203 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage30,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 SMK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 70,203 miles

Coolant leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2024 70,010 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 69,825 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 68,927 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 68,314 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,643 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 66,273 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 65,280 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 65,228 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,857 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 49,520 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 48,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 46,647 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring light on dash

Fail 18 Jan 2014 46,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on dash

Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,205 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 38,809 miles

front and rear of vehicle is fitted with under body trays

fuel filler flap bolts are loose

nearside rear footbrake pads are getting low

slight oil dampness developing around oil filter

Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,182 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 31,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

cracks in both front tyre treads

Pass 18 Jan 2010 20,149 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,527
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 209
coil spring broken 188
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 180
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 173
Full Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliability report

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V16 SMK is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 30,349 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 V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V16 SMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V16 SMK registered?

V16 SMK is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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