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E17 AKM

2009 Aston Martin Dbs

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,587 mi
Last recorded16,587 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin Dbs21,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 AKM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 16,587 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 16,540 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 16,414 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 16,401 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected parking brake lever (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 16,095 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 15,547 miles

Front number plate

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 14,236 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 12,655 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 12,426 miles

Both front tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2016 12,151 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 10,658 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 10,658 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 7,823 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 6,936 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 5,929 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 5,167 miles

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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E17 AKM is a 2009 Aston Martin Dbs in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E17 AKM, 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 E17 AKM registered?

E17 AKM is a 2009 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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