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E4 KAW

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,296 mi
Last recorded33,296 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 KAW
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 33,296 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 32,480 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 31,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 30,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 29,523 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 28,240 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 26,663 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 26,230 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 23,472 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Fail 26 Jun 2017 23,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,848 miles

Front wiper blades splitting but still clear screen

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished and cracking

Offside Front bald on v.inner edge!! heavily perished and cracking strongly advise replacement!

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively v.slight (3.7.B.3)

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

rear discs worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 15,988 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 15,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres "cracking" around the circumference of the tread base

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Uneven front tyre wear. Scrubbing on inside edges

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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E4 KAW is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 22,671 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 E4 KAW, 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 14 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E4 KAW is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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