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KR05 YYS

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,303 mi
Last recorded32,303 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 YYS
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 32,303 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 21,080 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 21,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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KR05 YYS is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KR05 YYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR05 YYS registered?

KR05 YYS is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is KR05 YYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 YYS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR05 YYS have outstanding finance?

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