DAX Cobra

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 5,000 cc

V8 KOBMOT history

V8 KOB is a blue petrol DAX Cobra first used on 1 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 15,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
15,832 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 KOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
DAX
Model
Cobra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 KOB was last recorded at 15,832 miles on 26 May 2026, 682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2012: 8,507 miles, lower than 76,068 miles on 2 Jul 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
15,150 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
682 miles
Average per year
669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 15,832 miles
  • 2025 – 15,150 miles
  • 2024 – 14,655 miles
  • 2023 – 14,160 miles
  • 2022 – 13,941 miles
  • 2021 – 13,415 miles
  • 2020 – 13,095 miles
  • 2019 – 12,910 miles
  • 2018 – 12,259 miles
  • 2017 – 11,618 miles
  • 2016 – 11,375 miles
  • 2015 – 10,792 miles
  • 2014 – 10,404 miles
  • 2013 – 8,617 miles
  • 2012 – 8,603 miles
  • 2010 – 76,068 miles
  • 2009 – 66,059 miles
  • 2008 – 4,877 miles
  • 2007 – 3,586 miles
  • 2006 – 2,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,832 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,832 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    15,832 miles
    Test number
    422779766549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass15,150 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    15,150 miles
    Test number
    896494210148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass14,655 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    14,655 miles
    Test number
    218964309868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass14,160 miles (+219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    14,160 miles
    Test number
    807844326316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass13,941 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    13,941 miles
    Test number
    543976026077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail13,938 miles (+523)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,938 miles
    Test number
    580562937997
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass13,415 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    13,415 miles
    Test number
    699065127720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass13,095 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    13,095 miles
    Test number
    641630822994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    12,910 miles
    Test number
    353275381494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail12,910 miles (+651)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,910 miles
    Test number
    457080096700
    • MajorNearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass12,259 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    12,259 miles
    Test number
    205397755379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    11,618 miles
    Test number
    540113180801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail11,618 miles (+243)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,618 miles
    Test number
    835871194343
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass11,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    11,375 miles
    Test number
    351072832920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail11,375 miles (+583)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,375 miles
    Test number
    898385879027
    • Repaired at testFront Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass10,792 miles (+388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    10,792 miles
    Test number
    355391035143
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Pass10,404 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    10,404 miles
    Test number
    106986564498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    8,617 miles
    Test number
    457972243005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail8,617 miles (+14)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,617 miles
    Test number
    326452743028
    • FailureFront registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

  20. Pass8,603 miles (+96)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    8,603 miles
    Test number
    559427742126
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass8,507 miles (-67,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    8,507 miles
    Test number
    335803622062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass76,068 miles (+10,009)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    76,068 miles
    Test number
    461773480109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,059 miles
    Test number
    372020139416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,059 miles (+60,753)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,059 miles
    Test number
    782912929205
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass5,306 miles (+429)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    5,306 miles
    Test number
    513553369002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Pass4,877 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    4,877 miles
    Test number
    923035418186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass3,586 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    3,586 miles
    Test number
    452153547101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass2,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    2,416 miles
    Test number
    212592126141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 KOB

Does V8 KOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 KOB is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 KOB?
The MOT on V8 KOB is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 KOB done?
V8 KOB was recorded at 15,832 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 669 miles a year.
Has V8 KOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 KOB has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2022.
Has the mileage on V8 KOB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 KOB find?
V8 KOB passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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