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Aston Martin Cygnet

2011–2013

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  • Lowest price

    £21,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £24,125

    Since 2020 · n=6

  • Highest price

    £31,250

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    6

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 6 lots

Aston Martin Cygnet

Based on 6 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outmedium confidence

£24,125

Market value · recent verified sales

-6.1%

12-month change

Buy

Conditions favour buyers. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -6.1%). Often a buy window before recovery.

MSRP

Collectibility

10/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

£22,046

-9%

5-Year Forecast

£21,426

-11%

Estimates based on 6 verified United Kingdom sales.

Market scores

40

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Moderate

40

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Aston Martin Cygnet remain on UK roads · 2024 Q4.

Licensed

108

Cars

SORN

26

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Marque analyst note

The Cygnet market has compressed to £24,125 at median, down 6.1% over the past year, though with only six transactions tracked the sample remains small. The recent downward pressure appears to have stabilized, and the BUY signal suggests valuations may have reached a floor after an extended correction.

Liquidity remains thin across the UK market with zero active listings and limited transaction flow. This narrow dealer base creates friction for both buyers seeking specific examples and sellers attempting quick exits, though the micro-production run of just 150 units globally lends structural scarcity to the model.

The typical Cygnet on the block carries modest mileage around 12,271 miles, reflecting the car's boutique status and collector-focused ownership pattern rather than regular use. This low utilization is consistent with its positioning as a statement acquisition rather than functional transport.

The Cygnet holds a "Holy Grail" collectibility rating despite moderate current desirability, a disconnect explained by its extreme rarity and historical novelty as Aston Martin's city car experiment. That disconnect between scarcity and present appetite is the defining tension in this market segment.

Over three years, the base projection suggests further softening to £22,046, a decline of 8.6% from current levels, with five-year pricing settling around £21,426. The downward trajectory reflects ongoing normalization after peak novelty values, though the ultra-low production numbers and established collector following should establish a durable lower bound.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£24,125
  • Annual appr. rate-6.1%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed108
  • SORN'd (off-road)26
  • Total in DVLA records134
  • % of production89.3%
  • All Aston Martin Cygnets156
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2024 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked6
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared6 (100.0%)
  • Units built150
  • Still registered in the UK134 (89.3%)
  • Not on UK roads (other markets, lost or scrapped)16
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation£1,400
  • Total annual cost£5,150

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0
  • Sell-Through0%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£24,833
  • Avg Mileage at Sale12,271 mi
  • Recent Price Range£21,000 – £31,250
  • Total Sales Tracked6

Recent sales

Showing latest 6
  • £21,000

    Collecting Cars · 19 Dec 2024

  • £24,000

    Collecting Cars · 14 Jun 2024

  • £23,750

    Collecting Cars · 4 Jun 2024

  • £24,750

    Collecting Cars · 31 Mar 2024

  • £24,250

    Collecting Cars · 16 Nov 2023

  • £31,250

    Collecting Cars · 9 Oct 2023

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.