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Y999 AMV

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,031 mi
Last recorded28,031 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY999 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 28,031 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 27,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 25,639 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 24,642 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 23,656 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 20,530 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 18,456 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 18,449 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 18,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 17,297 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 17,102 miles

Front Both the front brake flexi pipes are corroded

Front Both the front tyres are cracking up in the treads but not down to the cord.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 16,709 miles

Front Both front tyres are cracking up on the treads

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front flexi pipes are rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 16,288 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,279 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 13,483 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 13,154 miles

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 4 May 2012 12,679 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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Y999 AMV is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 25,947 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 V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y999 AMV, 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 17 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 Y999 AMV registered?

Y999 AMV is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for Y999 AMV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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