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X25 RKM

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,549 mi
Last recorded73,549 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX25 RKM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 73,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 73,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 72,700 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 72,380 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 71,811 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 71,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 67,586 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 62,700 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 62,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre getting down slight 3/4 wear

Pass 27 Apr 2020 58,872 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 53,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 53,971 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,588 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 48,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,186 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,900 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,648 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 33,648 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,184 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,520 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,755 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 17,400 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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X25 RKM is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 28,041 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 DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X25 RKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X25 RKM is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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