2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.7L Petrol · KX62 FTO
2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (4.7L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 22,962 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX62 FTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 22,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX62 FTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (KX62 FTO) between October 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
KX62 FTO Mileage History
- 19/10/202322,495 mi
- 19/10/202322,498 mi+3 mi
- 11/10/202422,837 mi+339 mi
- 21/10/202522,900 mi+63 mi
- 22/06/202622,962 mi+62 mi
Average of roughly 175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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