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A1 UDP

2012 Aston Martin Cygnet

Red Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,773 mi
Last recorded148,773 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Cygnet19,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 UDP
MakeAston Martin
ModelCygnet
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 148,773 miles

Rear bumper insecure not likely too fall off

Pass 20 Sep 2024 136,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 123,913 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 123,904 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 115,023 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 114,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 100,576 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 100,576 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,626 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 75,162 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 62,830 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 51,533 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 38,971 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 29,408 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Cygnet?

Based on 1,798 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
1,179
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 4
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A1 UDP is a 2012 Aston Martin Cygnet in Red with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin Cygnet models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 19,054 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 Cygnet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 UDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Cygnet typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Aston Martin Cygnet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A1 UDP registered?

A1 UDP is a 2012 Aston Martin Cygnet, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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