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YA08 VKS

2008 Nissan Note

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

112,003 mi
Last recorded112,003 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 VKS
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 112,003 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 111,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2023 106,659 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 6 Apr 2023 106,659 miles

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Apr 2022 100,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 100,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 96,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 27 Mar 2021 96,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Jul 2019 90,200 miles

Engine cover fitted preventing full inspection of some components

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass incorrect size and cover missing

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

lower Engine cover fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 3 Jul 2019 90,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Engine cover fitted preventing full inspection of some components

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass incorrect size and cover missing

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

lower Engine cover fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Jun 2018 81,550 miles

engine under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2018 81,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

engine under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,497 miles

Check tyre pressures.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Check tracking/uneven wear. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Wing mirror repaired with incorrect sized glass, causing an inferior view to the rear and cowling missing from same mirror.

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

Fail 9 Jul 2017 74,497 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Check tyre pressures.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Check tracking/uneven wear. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Wing mirror repaired with incorrect sized glass, causing an inferior view to the rear and cowling missing from same mirror.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 66,865 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 66,865 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 59,450 miles

Centre Brake Light Inoperative

Nearside Mirror Cover Damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2015 59,450 miles

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

Centre Brake Light Inoperative

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

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Edge Worn

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

Nearside Front Wiper Slightly Split

Nearside Mirror Cover Damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,364 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 37,131 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 37,131 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,785 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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YA08 VKS is a 2008 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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