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YC08 UFU

2008 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,832 mi
Last recorded103,832 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 UFU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 103,832 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 100,375 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 100,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 95,876 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 95,873 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 90,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 85,741 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 85,737 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements FADED (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 81,136 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (FADED) (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 81,131 miles

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

Coil spring corroded N/S/F AND BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (FADED) (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,403 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 79,403 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,732 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

sub frame has slight play in a pin/bush (both bushes)

Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,347 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,961 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 62,951 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported broken clamp (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,607 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 56,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 48,845 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,252 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,670 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,251 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,119 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 UFU is a 2008 Nissan Note in Grey 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 UFU, 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 UFU registered?

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

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