2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 5.9L Petrol · KX59 JOV

The 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage presents a clean and stable roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 17 September 2025 at 34,788 miles, passed with zero defects. This outcome is consistent with the preceding four tests, all of which also recorded no failures or advisories. The maintenance trend is demonstrably stable, indicating a vehicle that has been kept within acceptable mechanical and structural tolerances across its recent service life. The mileage accumulation pattern is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle. Between the November 2021 test at 29,587 miles and the September 2025 test at 34,788 miles, the car covered just 5,201 miles over nearly four years, averaging approximately 1,300 miles per annum in that window. Earlier intervals show similarly restrained use, with only 711 miles added between September 2023 and October 2024. Such low annual mileage suggests extended periods of standing, which carries its own considerations despite the favourable test outcomes. A clean MOT record does not eliminate the need for a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that stand for prolonged periods can develop flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, perished rubber bushes, and moisture-related corrosion in brake lines or exhaust components. The Aston Martin's suspension bushes, coil springs, and dampers should be examined closely, as infrequent use can cause rubber components to deteriorate from age rather than mileage. Brake discs and pads should be inspected for surface corrosion, a common issue on lightly driven performance cars. Prospective buyers should also verify the condition of the tyres, checking for sidewall cracking and date codes, and assess the underside for any signs of structural corrosion or fluid seepage from gaskets and seals that may have dried out during standing periods. A pre-purchase inspection by a marque specialist is strongly recommended to confirm that the mechanical and structural integrity matches the clean documentary record.