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YJ09 WSY

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,620 mi
Last recorded36,620 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 WSY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 36,620 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 34,469 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 30,935 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 30,282 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 28,668 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 27,550 miles

TPM light on

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 27,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPM light on

Pass 2 May 2019 26,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

REAR BRAKES SLIGHT DRAGGING

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 26,062 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 24,727 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 24,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2015 21,003 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 18,560 miles

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

both front tyres are slightly cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2013 10,514 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 6,526 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 5,651 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 WSY is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WSY, 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 WSY registered?

YJ09 WSY is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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