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MX55 CGK

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,301 mi
Last recorded51,301 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 CGK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 51,301 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 48,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 46,544 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 43,868 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 40,127 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021
Pass 7 Feb 2020 31,655 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))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 29,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 29,156 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 26,394 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 21,256 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2014 20,826 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 19,447 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 18,225 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 18,225 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cracks in tread front ns

Pass 6 Oct 2011 16,485 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 14,487 miles

Both Front Tyres cracking between treads

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 11,736 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 6,782 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 6,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (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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MX55 CGK is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 MX55 CGK, 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 MX55 CGK registered?

MX55 CGK is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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