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KIG 288

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

White Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

32,826 mi
Last recorded32,826 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage23,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 288
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 32,826 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 32,545 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 28,779 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 30,474 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 26,272 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 24,472 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 27,664 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2022 21,831 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 24,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 21,384 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 20,645 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 20,645 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 21,246 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 18,470 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 20,996 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 20,752 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 18,051 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 18,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

under tray preventing inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2017 20,211 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 15,281 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2016 19,177 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 12,371 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 18,550 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 9,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 17,975 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 5,840 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 11,527 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 11,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres have very heavy scrubbing inner edges

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 12,572 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES wearing badly on inner edges.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KIG 288 is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in White with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 KIG 288, 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.

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What year was KIG 288 registered?

KIG 288 is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 10 June 2011.

Is KIG 288 safe to buy?

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