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YJ09 GYY

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,564 mi
Last recorded37,564 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 GYY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 37,564 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 36,092 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 36,083 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 32,796 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 31,879 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 31,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 28,338 miles

Nail in tyre ()

inner front pads wearing thin

Fail 9 Apr 2019 28,338 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

inner front pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Apr 2018 27,111 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,113 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 22,410 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 22,056 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 19,252 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 15,501 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 12,456 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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YJ09 GYY is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YJ09 GYY, 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 YJ09 GYY registered?

YJ09 GYY is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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