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YC08 KVE

2008 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

108,127 mi
Last recorded108,127 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 KVE
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 108,127 miles

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))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 108,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 14 Nov 2024 104,274 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 104,231 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame 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))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 99,568 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 99,568 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 95,996 miles

Front & rear all components under sealed.

Fail 28 Oct 2022 95,993 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front & rear all components under sealed.

Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,216 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 90,215 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,483 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened retaining nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear beam axle corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 84,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened bolt/nut excessively corroded front mounting of suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened retaining nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear beam axle corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 77,456 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 77,456 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 70,969 miles

Rear high level brake lights not working

Fail 10 May 2018 70,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear high level brake lights not working

Pass 8 May 2017 67,501 miles

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded.

Fail 8 May 2017 67,501 miles

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

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded.

Pass 9 May 2016 61,725 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 55,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 55,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 48,860 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2014 48,860 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 42,091 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 34,373 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 May 2011 25,917 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 23,853 miles

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

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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YC08 KVE is a 2008 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YC08 KVE, 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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YC08 KVE is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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