2005 AK Cobra 5.7L Petrol · V8 YAO
2005 AK Cobra (5.7L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 5,666 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AK COBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 5,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V8 YAO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 5,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V8 YAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ak Cobra (V8 YAO) between May 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)”; “Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)”.
V8 YAO Mileage History
- 18/05/20112,710 mi
- 19/05/20112,710 mi
- 15/05/20122,895 mi+185 mi
- 15/05/20122,895 mi
- 01/05/20133,482 mi+587 mi
- 16/05/20144,130 mi+648 mi
- 16/05/20154,431 mi+301 mi
- 14/05/20164,546 mi+115 mi
- 19/08/20174,650 mi+104 mi
- 11/08/20184,769 mi+119 mi
- 17/09/20194,783 mi+14 mi
- 20/08/20204,791 mi+8 mi
- 24/08/20214,982 mi+191 mi
- 28/09/20225,253 mi+271 mi
- 08/02/20245,475 mi+222 mi
- 16/10/20255,666 mi+191 mi
Average of roughly 205 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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