ASTON MARTIN DBS2009 · 5.9L PETROL

The vehicle presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend following a period of neglect. The most recent test in March 2026 at 16,256 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, indicating that the issues identified in previous years have been addressed. Since the failure in 2023, the car has maintained a consistent record without any further advisories or mechanical failures. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging fewer than 960 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap in usage between November 2022 and May 2023, where the car covered only 388 miles in six months. This intermittent use is consistent with the 2023 failure where all four tyres showed perishing and cracking rather than tread wear. Such low mileage suggests the vehicle sits for long periods, which presents specific risks to rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear. The failure in May 2023 at 12,493 miles specifically regarding four perished tyres and a failed nearside front position lamp highlights that the vehicle is susceptible to age-related degradation. While these were rectified, a buyer must physically inspect the current condition of the tyres for sidewall rot as tread depth remains irrelevant. Low mileage often leads to brake disc corrosion and seized calipers due to lack of use. The inspector should check for pitting on the rotors and ensure that the suspension bushes are not cracked from prolonged stationary periods.