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YC08 UBB

2008 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,437 mi
Last recorded94,437 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 94,437 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 85,021 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 79,245 miles

engine oil over filled

Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,816 miles

Central Rear brakelight not operating

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

Offside mirror taped

both front headlamp lens misting

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2022 75,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear brakelight not operating

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

Offside mirror taped

both front headlamp lens misting

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 67,516 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose has tape repair (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 67,516 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose has tape repair (3.3 (b) (i))

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

washer bottle leaks

Pass 30 Oct 2020 63,846 miles

Offside mirror tape repair

Fail 30 Oct 2020 63,846 miles

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

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

Offside mirror tape repair

Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror tape repair

engine oil on min

travel on handbrake

Pass 1 May 2018 55,786 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/16 worn on edge cut on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil slightly low

Fail 1 May 2018 55,786 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/16 worn on edge cut on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil slightly low

Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,746 miles

Nearside Front 185/55/16 tyre cut outer wall

Fail 31 Mar 2017 49,746 miles

Nearside Front 185/55/16 tyre cut outer wall

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 56,100 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 56,086 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,053 miles

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

n/s/f tyre deep cut sidewall

Fail 23 Mar 2015 45,053 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre deep cut sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,466 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,309 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,951 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 23,704 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,704 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 UBB 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 65.2%.

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 YC08 UBB, 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 UBB registered?

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

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