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LJ12 FXX

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,618 mi
Last recorded42,618 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 FXX
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 42,618 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 42,483 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 41,808 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 41,802 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 41,575 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,512 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,609 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,765 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 28,122 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 24,643 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 19,842 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 19,827 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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LJ12 FXX is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 22,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ12 FXX, 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 14 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 LJ12 FXX registered?

LJ12 FXX is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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