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Y12 COB

2005 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,565 mi
Last recorded2,565 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ac Cobra9,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 COB
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 2,565 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 2,551 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 2,515 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 2,496 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 2,466 miles

slight play detected at wheel offside rack end.

Pass 9 May 2013 2,446 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 2,237 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 1,899 miles

Engine oil leak

Slight wear in offside end of steering rack

Top hose leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2008 1,899 miles

play in both n/s and o/s inner steering rack joints

play in centre bearings supporting inner rack main shaft

How Reliable is the Ac Cobra?

Based on 9,973 MOT tests across 880 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
880
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 117
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 89
Stop lamp not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 87
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Y12 COB is a 2005 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 9,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ac Cobra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y12 COB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ac Cobra typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 21 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y12 COB?

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What year was Y12 COB registered?

Y12 COB is a 2005 Ac Cobra, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is Y12 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y12 COB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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