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Aston Martin DB9

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 5,935 cc

V12 ESBMOT history

V12 ESB is a silver petrol Aston Martin DB9 first used on 23 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 62,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

V12 ESB silver 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 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
62,844 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 ESB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 ESB was last recorded at 62,844 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,843 miles · 1 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,844 miles
  • 2025 – 61,806 miles
  • 2024 – 60,924 miles
  • 2023 – 60,467 miles
  • 2022 – 59,434 miles
  • 2021 – 58,653 miles
  • 2020 – 58,198 miles
  • 2019 – 57,717 miles
  • 2018 – 57,392 miles
  • 2017 – 56,093 miles
  • 2016 – 55,136 miles
  • 2015 – 54,132 miles
  • 2014 – 52,678 miles
  • 2013 – 51,184 miles
  • 2012 – 48,716 miles
  • 2011 – 45,868 miles
  • 2010 – 36,982 miles
  • 2009 – 26,253 miles
  • 2008 – 14,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,844 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Drivers seat back release handle to allow rear seat occupants to exit vehicle missing.

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

  • Passengers seat back release handle to allow rear seat occupants to exit vehicle missing.

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,844 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    62,844 miles
    Test number
    503508406180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail62,843 miles (+1,037)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,843 miles
    Test number
    551366486804
    • MajorCentral Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard both secondary catalytic converters missing (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass61,806 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    61,806 miles
    Test number
    897806888606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,924 miles (+457)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    60,924 miles
    Test number
    843351680639
    • DangerousDrivers seat back release not working, not allowing access to rear seat
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass60,467 miles (+8)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    60,467 miles
    Test number
    248725609326
    • DangerousDrivers seat back release handle to allow rear seat occupants to exit vehicle missing.
    • DangerousPassengers seat back release handle to allow rear seat occupants to exit vehicle missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail60,459 miles (+1,025)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,459 miles
    Test number
    485873625282
    • DangerousDrivers seat back release handle to allow rear seat occupants to exit vehicle missing.
    • DangerousPassengers seat back release handle to allow rear seat occupants to exit vehicle missing.
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass59,434 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    59,434 miles
    Test number
    743249140581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,653 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    58,653 miles
    Test number
    910656996025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,198 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,198 miles
    Test number
    819095068466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,717 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,717 miles
    Test number
    105176799908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,392 miles (+1,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,392 miles
    Test number
    331516154649
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass56,093 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,093 miles
    Test number
    335518985625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,136 miles (+1,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,136 miles
    Test number
    952467165858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  14. Pass54,132 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,132 miles
    Test number
    659678935198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,678 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,678 miles
    Test number
    487284334128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,184 miles (+2,468)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,184 miles
    Test number
    425634463184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,716 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,716 miles
    Test number
    427907862104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,868 miles (+8,886)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,868 miles
    Test number
    785957361139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,982 miles (+10,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,982 miles
    Test number
    452007030179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass26,253 miles (+11,410)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,253 miles
    Test number
    413558429199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,843 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,843 miles
    Test number
    311923538122
    • NoteOffside rear tyre close to wear bars .

Questions about V12 ESB

Does V12 ESB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 ESB is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 ESB?
The MOT on V12 ESB is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 ESB done?
V12 ESB was recorded at 62,844 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 2,658 miles a year.
Has V12 ESB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 ESB has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 ESB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V12 ESB find?
V12 ESB passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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