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KE55 AKF

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,341 mi
Last recorded64,341 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 AKF
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 64,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 63,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

washers poor

Pass 18 Oct 2023 61,579 miles

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

boot struts weak

Pass 21 Oct 2022 60,289 miles

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

Washers poor

Fail 20 Oct 2022 60,289 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Washers poor

Pass 22 Oct 2021 57,551 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 57,551 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 55,513 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 55,513 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 52,296 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 49,210 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 49,210 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 46,649 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 41,858 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,666 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,176 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 29,957 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 29,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 25,064 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,063 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 13,743 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 12,330 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 11,529 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 11,529 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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KE55 AKF is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 42,824 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 KE55 AKF, 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 21 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KE55 AKF is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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