2009 Aston Martin Vantage 4.7L Petrol · AM09 VAN

The most recent MOT from February 2026 shows a clean pass at 39,149 miles with no defects or advisories recorded. Every previous test since 2021 has been equally straightforward, with no failures, no minor items, and no warnings of any kind. This unbroken chain of fault-free MOTs suggests the car has consistently met the basic roadworthiness standards. The mechanical pattern is one of apparent good order, and the overall trend is stable rather than worsening. There are no signs of recurring faults or developing rot, at least as far as the MOT items are concerned. The recorded mileage is very low for a 2009 car—averaging roughly 2,300 miles per year. Such light use can be a double-edged sword. While it implies careful ownership and little drivetrain wear, it also raises the risk of deterioration from prolonged standing. Seals, rubber hoses, suspension bushes, and brake hydraulics can suffer when a car sits unused for long periods, even if the MOT tester didn’t note anything at the time of inspection. A lack of MOT defects does not rule out age-related degradation that falls outside the test’s scope or hasn’t yet progressed enough to fail.