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C8 KER

2007 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,872 mi
Last recorded62,872 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin DB928,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 KER
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 62,872 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre plugged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 62,864 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre plugged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 61,509 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 61,509 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2023 57,698 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service message on dash

Pass 6 Dec 2022 54,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,042 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,099 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 49,501 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 45,561 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,141 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 45,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 44,920 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,638 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,495 miles

both rear tyres getting close to wear indicators

Pass 3 Dec 2013 43,603 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,661 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,843 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 38,061 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,430 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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C8 KER is a 2007 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 28,357 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 DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C8 KER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C8 KER is a 2007 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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