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YC08 KWB

2008 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,187 mi
Last recorded101,187 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 101,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective t-cut required (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective t-cut required (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 96,700 miles

under seald

Pass 21 Mar 2024 96,614 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brakes imbalanced by 25 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brakes imbalanced by 29 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both on bottom ends (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 96,614 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brakes imbalanced by 25 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brakes imbalanced by 29 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both on bottom ends (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 95,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 95,505 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 91,573 miles

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

damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall / very slight play in n/sinner rack arm / corrosion on rear coil springs /

front brake inner pads getting low

n/s/f shock corroding

Fail 8 Apr 2022 91,573 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall / very slight play in n/sinner rack arm / corrosion on rear coil springs /

front brake inner pads getting low

n/s/f shock corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2021 84,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

washers are incorrect on stork but are working at time off test

wing mirrors need reprograming

Fail 19 Apr 2021 84,238 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

washers are incorrect on stork but are working at time off test

wing mirrors need reprograming

Pass 15 May 2020 79,235 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2020 79,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 63,135 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 63,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 49,385 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)

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

Fail 2 May 2018 49,383 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 37,950 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 37,950 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 29,733 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 24,873 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 22,482 miles

rear wiper poor

Fail 6 May 2014 22,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper poor

Pass 7 May 2013 19,551 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 46,123 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 13,827 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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YC08 KWB is a 2008 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KWB, 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 KWB is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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