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YC08 UBA

2008 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,838 mi
Last recorded92,838 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 UBA
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 92,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box connection (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 92,831 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 81,775 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 67,631 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 64,085 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 64,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 62,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN AND CRACKING IN TREAD GROOVES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 62,399 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN AND CRACKING IN TREAD GROOVES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 61,298 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 61,298 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 59,523 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 59,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 57,834 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 54,504 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,921 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,203 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 47,203 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 44,242 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 44,242 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 38,346 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,395 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 30,506 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,646 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight 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 UBA is a 2008 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UBA, 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 UBA registered?

YC08 UBA is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YC08 UBA safe to buy?

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