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YB08 VKK

2008 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,629 mi
Last recorded126,629 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 VKK
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 126,629 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both front side repeater discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges 2mm center tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers corroded in casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 126,629 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both front side repeater discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges 2mm center tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers corroded in casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 124,389 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 124,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 121,975 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 121,975 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 118,359 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 118,359 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to back box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 113,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 111,769 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 111,769 miles

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

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

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

heat shield broken

Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,661 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 98,683 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 98,683 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 89,437 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 89,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread low on outer edge.

Pass 9 May 2016 80,656 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)

Pass 5 May 2015 70,938 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 59,627 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 53,199 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,774 miles

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

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

both wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 2 Apr 2012 46,774 miles

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

both wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,944 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 44,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YB08 VKK is a 2008 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YB08 VKK, 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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YB08 VKK is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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