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AK08 FOV

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,614 mi
Last recorded115,614 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FOV
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 115,614 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 113,681 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 111,776 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 111,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 109,776 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high visibility (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 107,479 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 106,172 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 106,172 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 104,902 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 104,726 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 93,177 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 80,806 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high visibility not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 80,563 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high visibility not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 41,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high visibility stop not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 54,903 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,435 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boot lock slightly insecure

damage to windscreen zone 'A' adequately repaired

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Nissan Note?

Based on 2,716,974 MOT tests across 180,658 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,170
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
180,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 38,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,534
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,389
Stop lamp not working 26,678
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 18,089
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AK08 FOV is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 63,323 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Note fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 38,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK08 FOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Note typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Note is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK08 FOV registered?

AK08 FOV is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AK08 FOV safe to buy?

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