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DBS 12

2009 Aston Martin Dbs

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,861 mi
Last recorded66,861 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin Dbs21,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBS 12
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 66,861 miles

both front tyres heavily cracked

o/s/f wiper slightly smearing

Pass 15 May 2025 66,700 miles

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

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

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 16 May 2024 66,488 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 66,076 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 4 May 2022 65,543 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 65,344 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 64,316 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 64,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 63,891 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 63,099 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 63,035 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front brake hoses corroding

Nearside Front tyre cracking inside tread

Rear exhaust actuators blanked off

e.m.l light on

Pass 6 Jun 2015 61,941 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,040 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 60,035 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 59,183 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light illuminated

Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,979 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Tyre light on the dashboard

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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DBS 12 is a 2009 Aston Martin Dbs in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 21,421 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 Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBS 12, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 17 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DBS 12 registered?

DBS 12 is a 2009 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 23 April 2009.

Is DBS 12 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBS 12 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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