2010 Aston Martin V8 Auto 4.7L Petrol · KM55 AML

The most recent MOT, dated 28 May 2026, was a clean pass at 41,550 mi with no recorded defects, indicating the car was road‑worthy at the time of testing. A recurring issue is corrosion of both rear coil springs, noted in the 2024‑12‑23 and 2023‑12‑07 tests. The same rear‑spring problem appears each year, suggesting the suspension components are exposed to moisture and may be deteriorating. Although the 2026 pass did not list the springs again, the pattern implies they could still be near the end of their service life and may need replacement soon. Brake performance was a serious concern in late 2022, when the vehicle failed MOT due to excessive binding on the nearside rear service brake, imbalance across the rear axle, and insufficient parking‑brake efficiency. Those faults were not recorded in later passes, which could mean they were remedied, but the absence of any brake‑related comments does not guarantee the issue is fully resolved. The lack of repeat brake failures is encouraging, yet the prior failure highlights a risk area that should be checked. Overall the trend appears to be stabilising: after the 2022 failure the car has passed three successive MOTs, and the only defect that persists is the rear‑spring corrosion. There is no evidence of a worsening safety picture, but the repeated suspension note suggests a component that may soon need attention. Mileage is very low for a 2010 model – roughly 2,600 mi per year.