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K55 FRN

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,807 mi
Last recorded38,807 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage23,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 FRN
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 38,807 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 38,026 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 37,344 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 36,083 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 34,595 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 33,368 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 32,682 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 31,188 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 31,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 29,972 miles

small cracks in both front tyre treads

Pass 4 Oct 2016 29,072 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,850 miles

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 23,839 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe too hose seek advice (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded seek advice (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 18,682 miles

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

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

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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K55 FRN is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 23,887 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 K55 FRN, 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 15 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 K55 FRN registered?

K55 FRN is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is K55 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 FRN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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