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KX55 KWR

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,440 mi
Last recorded61,440 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 KWR
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 61,440 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,107 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 61,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,652 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front discs rusty on inner face

Pass 11 Dec 2009 43,923 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,030 miles

front and rear brake pads staring to get low. advise check in approx 5k miles

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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KX55 KWR is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KX55 KWR, 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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What year was KX55 KWR registered?

KX55 KWR is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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