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YC08 KVY

2008 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,856 mi
Last recorded57,856 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 KVY
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 57,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front neirside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 57,856 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front neirside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 52,899 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 49,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 44,171 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 44,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 41,523 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 41,523 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 38,600 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 38,600 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 37,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 36,999 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 35,205 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 35,205 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 32,290 miles

195/50/16 O/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED AND N/S/R TYRE DAMAGED

Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,359 miles

Nearside headlamp bulb not seated properly affecting the headlamp beam pattern.

Offside front foglamp not working.

Rear foglamp always remains illuminated. Regardless of having headlamps on.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 26,215 miles

nearside rear door damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2011 17,869 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 17,869 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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 KVY is a 2008 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KVY, 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 YC08 KVY registered?

YC08 KVY is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is YC08 KVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 KVY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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