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BD55 MCZ

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,431 mi
Last recorded84,431 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 MCZ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 84,431 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 82,709 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 80,041 miles

both front wipers smearing

tyre pressure light on

Pass 1 Aug 2022 75,256 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 75,255 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin park brake pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 75,250 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin park brake pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 65,012 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 60,341 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 57,937 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 53,874 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 53,857 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,857 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,768 miles

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,266 miles

engine cover fitted

engine under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,580 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 38,917 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 38,849 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 35,029 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 17,920 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 15,833 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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BD55 MCZ is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BD55 MCZ, 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 BD55 MCZ registered?

BD55 MCZ is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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