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FA57 PJK

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,109 mi
Last recorded25,109 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 PJK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 25,109 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 24,012 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 22,433 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 21,911 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 19,829 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 19,762 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 19,380 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 18,885 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 18,837 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 17,373 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 16,469 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 15,089 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 13,308 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 10,641 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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FA57 PJK is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA57 PJK, 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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What year was FA57 PJK registered?

FA57 PJK is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is FA57 PJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 PJK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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