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FJ61 CZC

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,399 mi
Last recorded38,399 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 38,399 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 34,283 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 32,751 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 32,743 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 30,405 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 27,354 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 25,834 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 24,616 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 24,616 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high nsf.osf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 21,831 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 21,342 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 20,457 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 15,545 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 15,545 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 13,981 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 CZC is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ61 CZC, 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 FJ61 CZC registered?

FJ61 CZC is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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