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YA08 KHZ

2008 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,147 mi
Last recorded96,147 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 KHZ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 96,147 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2026 96,119 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail both sides,pion & bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 93,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper brake light not working

Fail 1 Aug 2025 93,853 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper brake light not working

Pass 31 Jul 2024 90,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 90,947 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 88,096 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 88,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 87,813 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 81,170 miles

both front coil springs corroded

corrosion on inner arch on offside front under bonnet

slight play offside front ball joint

Pass 16 Jul 2020 79,479 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 79,479 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 79,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 76,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 72,936 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 67,211 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 59,640 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 59,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,410 miles

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

n/s/front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2015 55,410 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,162 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,029 miles

nearside front tyre worn and side wall damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2013 39,029 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn and side wall damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2012 32,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre has a cut to sidewall,no cords exposed

Pass 14 Aug 2012 32,143 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut to sidewall,no cords exposed

Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,311 miles

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

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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YA08 KHZ is a 2008 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YA08 KHZ, 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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YA08 KHZ is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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