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V60 MSM

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,076 mi
Last recorded62,076 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV60 MSM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 62,076 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 60,259 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 57,778 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake caliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 54,323 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))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 51,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,619 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 47,230 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 47,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 42,803 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,414 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 35,818 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 33,106 miles

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 33,102 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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 23 Sep 2014 28,879 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 25,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight movement in steering column clasp

Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,979 miles

Slight movement in steering column clasp

Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,893 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 19,455 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 16,021 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 13,467 miles

both front tyres showing signs of wearing on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2008 11,025 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
Full Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliability report

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V60 MSM is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V60 MSM, 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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V60 MSM is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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