2003 AK Sportscar AK427 Cobra 6.2L Petrol · DUI 8117
2003 AK Sportscar AK427 Cobra (6.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 57,151 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AK SPORTSCAR AK427 COBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 6.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DUI 8117 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2026
- 57,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DUI 8117 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 2003 Ak Sportscar Ak427 Cobra (DUI 8117) between September 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
DUI 8117 Mileage History
- 06/09/202254,532 mi
- 24/08/202355,156 mi+624 mi
- 29/08/202456,215 mi+1,059 mi
- 16/09/202556,699 mi+484 mi
- 25/08/202657,151 mi+452 mi
Average of roughly 660 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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