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W16 DBS

2009 Aston Martin Dbs

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,786 mi
Last recorded22,786 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin Dbs21,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 DBS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 22,786 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 21,588 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 21,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 21,506 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 20,015 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 20,002 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 18,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 21 Dec 2020 18,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished and worn on edge.

Offside Wiper blade smears screen.

TPM warning light on

Pass 12 Dec 2019 18,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished and worn on outer edge.

Offside Wiper blade smearing screen.

TPM warning light on.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 18,572 miles

Offside wiper blade operation begining to deteriorate.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 18,362 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 17,624 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 12,751 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 11,643 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 10,783 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 8,006 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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W16 DBS is a 2009 Aston Martin Dbs in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 21,421 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 Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W16 DBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 17 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W16 DBS registered?

W16 DBS is a 2009 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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The MOT history for W16 DBS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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