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VU11 CBF

2011 Aston Martin Cygnet

Gold Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,199 mi
Last recorded53,199 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Aston Martin Cygnet20,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 CBF
MakeAston Martin
ModelCygnet
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 53,199 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 48,483 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 48,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side Repeater lens slight damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2022 43,429 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 43,429 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 37,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 33,529 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 29,046 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 25,190 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 20,473 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 18,551 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 14,277 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 10,245 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Cygnet?

Based on 1,798 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
1,179
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 4
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VU11 CBF is a 2011 Aston Martin Cygnet in Gold with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Aston Martin Cygnet models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 20,791 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 Cygnet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU11 CBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Cygnet typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Aston Martin Cygnet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU11 CBF is a 2011 Aston Martin Cygnet, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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