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WK08 YKL

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,159 mi
Last recorded116,159 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 YKL
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 116,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 116,101 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 109,510 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 98,206 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2024 98,206 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 81,041 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2023 81,039 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both lights (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2022 71,528 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 71,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 54,561 miles

knocking from steering

Pass 26 Feb 2021 52,958 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 52,954 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 51,822 miles

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

both head lamp lens slightly deterated

rear exhaust bracket very rusty

slight chip in swept area

Fail 6 Mar 2020 51,822 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

both head lamp lens slightly deterated

rear exhaust bracket very rusty

slight chip in swept area

Pass 9 Mar 2019 48,391 miles

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

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2018 45,426 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 42,048 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 41,993 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,912 miles

ADVISE LOWER STEERING SHAFT NOISY/WORN.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,896 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded.

Front brake pads just ove 1/2 worn, discs lipped.

Nearside rear tyre 3-4mm.

Offside rear tyre 2-4mm & perished with age.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,625 miles

ADVISE NSF/OSR TYRES PERISHED SLIGHTY.

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,387 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,045 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 19,561 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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WK08 YKL is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WK08 YKL, 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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WK08 YKL is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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