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AK58 GVL

2008 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,318 mi
Last recorded163,318 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 GVL
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 163,318 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 163,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure, clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 153,792 miles

Front Both headlamp lens slight deterioration

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 150,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 150,234 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 138,234 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 138,234 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 128,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 120,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 120,233 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 112,918 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 112,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 102,939 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 102,937 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 93,588 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,379 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,185 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,390 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,503 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,131 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,390 miles

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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AK58 GVL is a 2008 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK58 GVL, 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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AK58 GVL is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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