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AM59 VAN

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,300 mi
Last recorded40,300 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM59 VAN
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 40,300 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 37,964 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 37,961 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 35,262 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 31,291 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 27,321 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 27,014 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 24,665 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 23,607 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 22,568 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 3 Apr 2017 22,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 13 Apr 2016 20,245 miles

Rear brake pads look worn

Fail 7 Apr 2016 20,243 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake pads look worn

Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,790 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 14,992 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all tyres cracked

cut to nearside front tyre tread

cuts to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2014 14,992 miles

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

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

all tyres cracked

cut to nearside front tyre tread

cuts to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Jan 2014 10,372 miles

both front tyres have age crack but no cords visible

Pass 29 Oct 2012 9,572 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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AM59 VAN is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AM59 VAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM59 VAN registered?

AM59 VAN is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is AM59 VAN safe to buy?

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