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FJ61 CYO

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,583 mi
Last recorded52,583 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 CYO
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 52,583 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 49,055 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 45,734 miles

Nearside Rear Condensation in light

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Condensation in light

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 41,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre plugged

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 37,385 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 33,723 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 29,678 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 24,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 18,435 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 18,144 miles

Front both cracks in thread

Pass 29 Jan 2016 17,632 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 17,632 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 16,474 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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FJ61 CYO 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 92.3%.

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 FJ61 CYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ61 CYO registered?

FJ61 CYO is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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