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S500 EEK

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,305 mi
Last recorded133,305 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 EEK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 133,305 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 130,018 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 127,237 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 123,806 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 123,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 123,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 120,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 120,736 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 119,902 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 118,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 118,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 111,388 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 101,012 miles

Nearside Front Road Spring Corroded But Not Weakened

Nearside Rear Road Spring Corroded But Not Weakened

Offside Front Road Spring Corroded But Not Weakened

Offside Rear Road Spring Corroded But Not Weakened

Fail 8 Oct 2015 101,010 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Wiper Blades Split

Front and Rear Brake Pads Wearing Low and Discs Heavily Lipped

Nearside Front Road Spring Corroded But Not Weakened

Nearside Rear Road Spring Corroded But Not Weakened

Offside Front Road Spring Corroded But Not Weakened

Offside Rear Road Spring Corroded But Not Weakened

Pass 7 Oct 2014 90,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 82,950 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 73,343 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 62,083 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,527 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,456 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 25,566 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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S500 EEK is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S500 EEK, 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 S500 EEK registered?

S500 EEK is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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