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YB08 VKO

2008 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,239 mi
Last recorded106,239 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 VKO
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 106,239 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 97,534 miles

Offside Front coil spring fitted incorrectly

Pass 5 Dec 2023 93,419 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 93,419 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 86,290 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 86,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 81,236 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 81,149 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 76,791 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot inner clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 64,733 miles

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 11 May 2018 56,041 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 55,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured link arm at chassis top (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 49,054 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 49,054 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm to 4mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm to 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 40,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm to 4mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm to 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,934 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 28,024 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 28,024 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 21,022 miles

both front tyres are perrished

Pass 10 May 2012 13,453 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 13 May 2011 8,256 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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YB08 VKO is a 2008 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB08 VKO registered?

YB08 VKO is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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