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V1 XVT

2012 Aston Martin Vantage

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,201 mi
Last recorded33,201 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Vantage20,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 XVT
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 33,201 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 31,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 29,195 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 29,195 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 26,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexible brake hose rigid pipe sections. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexible brake hose rigid pipe sections. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 25,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Covered in grease or other material. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Covered in grease or other material. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 22,473 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 22,467 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel flap not opening properly for inspection (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Intermittently flickering on and off. Build up of condensation (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 20,255 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 17,644 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 16,292 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 13,808 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 13,736 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 12,523 miles

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 Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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V1 XVT is a 2012 Aston Martin Vantage in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 20,354 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V1 XVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 14 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V1 XVT registered?

V1 XVT is a 2012 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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