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Aston Martin DB9

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 5,935 cc

16 DKMOT history

16 DK is a blue petrol Aston Martin DB9 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 45,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

16 DK blue Aston Martin DB9 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin DB9, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
45,315 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
16 DK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

16 DK was last recorded at 45,315 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 1,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Aug 2013: 2,097 miles, lower than 16,380 miles on 3 Aug 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
44,222 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,093 miles
Average per year
2,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,315 miles
  • 2024 – 44,222 miles
  • 2023 – 42,797 miles
  • 2022 – 40,647 miles
  • 2021 – 39,046 miles
  • 2020 – 37,993 miles
  • 2019 – 36,743 miles
  • 2018 – 35,496 miles
  • 2017 – 33,616 miles
  • 2016 – 31,380 miles
  • 2015 – 29,132 miles
  • 2014 – 24,812 miles
  • 2013 – 2,097 miles
  • 2012 – 16,380 miles
  • 2011 – 13,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,315 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside repeater lens cover missing.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryT.P.M.S. on

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both rear tyres getting low outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Top and bottom engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,315 miles (+1,093)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    45,315 miles
    Test number
    507659767187
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside repeater lens cover missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryT.P.M.S. on
  2. Pass44,222 miles (+1,425)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    44,222 miles
    Test number
    978658200827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From gearbox sump pan. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass42,797 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    42,797 miles
    Test number
    732331190290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,647 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    40,647 miles
    Test number
    681726377153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail40,640 miles (+1,594)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,640 miles
    Test number
    872471494549
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass39,046 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    39,046 miles
    Test number
    948477947254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin service brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated
  7. Fail39,046 miles (+1,053)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,046 miles
    Test number
    700821478414
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin service brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated
  8. Pass37,993 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    508619976852
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail37,991 miles (+1,248)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,991 miles
    Test number
    469239976386
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass36,743 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,743 miles
    Test number
    653840531816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail36,740 miles (+1,244)4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,740 miles
    Test number
    850958108035
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective handbrake warning light. (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails and tyre is wearing low.
  12. Pass35,496 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    35,496 miles
    Test number
    942859551138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Fail35,494 miles (+1,878)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,494 miles
    Test number
    452221244725
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  14. Pass33,616 miles (+2,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,616 miles
    Test number
    616695252822
    • AdvisoryE.M.L on
  15. Pass31,380 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,380 miles
    Test number
    560728425546
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low outer edges
    • AdvisoryPuncture warning light on
    • AdvisoryTop and bottom engine covers fitted
  16. Fail31,380 miles (+2,248)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,380 miles
    Test number
    176169210135
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEML and puncture warning lights on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low outer edges
    • AdvisoryTop and bottom engine covers fitted
  17. Pass29,132 miles (+4,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,132 miles
    Test number
    537356925191
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass24,812 miles (+22,715)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    24,812 miles
    Test number
    567996074153
    • NoteTPMS waring light displayed on dash
  19. Pass2,097 miles (-14,283)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    2,097 miles
    Test number
    718805423228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    16,380 miles
    Test number
    308706912235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,373 miles (+2,959)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,373 miles
    Test number
    865826712221
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  22. Pass13,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    13,414 miles
    Test number
    808968301238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 16 DK

What vehicle is registration 16 DK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 16 DK on a blue petrol Aston Martin DB9 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 16 DK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 16 DK is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 16 DK?
The MOT on 16 DK is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 16 DK done?
16 DK was recorded at 45,315 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 2,231 miles a year.
Has 16 DK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 16 DK has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on 16 DK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 16 DK find?
16 DK passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside repeater lens cover missing., and 3 more.

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