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Y1 AMS

2009 Aston Martin Vantage

Grey Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,823 mi
Last recorded43,823 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin Vantage23,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 AMS
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 43,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust Actuator Valve Vacuum Hose Split

Fail 19 Sep 2025 43,823 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Parking Brake Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust Actuator Valve Vacuum Hose Split

Fail 5 Feb 2025 43,808 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 40,614 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 40,605 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 36,316 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 35,304 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 35,109 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 34,657 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 34,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 34,212 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 34,108 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,514 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,060 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 31,960 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 29,806 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 20,547 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 20,545 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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Y1 AMS is a 2009 Aston Martin Vantage in Grey with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 23,486 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 Y1 AMS, 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 17 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y1 AMS is a 2009 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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