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HV52 PKY

2003 Aston Martin Vanquish

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,114 mi
Last recorded39,114 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish23,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 PKY
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 39,114 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 38,956 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 37,811 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 36,538 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 36,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 36,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative Cable is snapped (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 36,098 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 35,749 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 35,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 35,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 35,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,762 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 33,816 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 32,954 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 32,153 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 31,388 miles

Both nearside and offside rear upper wishbone bush seals leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,653 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,265 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,209 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,818 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,168 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vanquish?

Based on 22,352 MOT tests across 2,206 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
866
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 115
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 110
Headlamp aim too high 100
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 82
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HV52 PKY is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 23,889 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 Vanquish fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV52 PKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vanquish typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV52 PKY registered?

HV52 PKY is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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