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VX57 KPJ

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,484 mi
Last recorded80,484 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 KPJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 80,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 79,028 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 78,500 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 73,885 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 73,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 68,399 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 61,139 miles

Hand brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,927 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 53,580 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,398 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,303 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,660 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,512 miles

Both font tyres are worn at the shoulders.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 20,249 miles

Both front tyres are wearing at the shoulders

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,487 miles

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

water ingress in nearside rear light cluster

Pass 25 Mar 2011 6,048 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 3,197 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
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VX57 KPJ is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 27,917 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX57 KPJ, 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 18 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 VX57 KPJ registered?

VX57 KPJ is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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