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YE08 FKM

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,050 mi
Last recorded156,050 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 FKM
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 156,050 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 156,050 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 146,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 139,112 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 139,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Chalked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 115,892 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 108,900 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2016 101,481 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

o/s wiper split

Fail 15 Aug 2016 101,476 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

o/s wiper split

Pass 20 Aug 2015 93,756 miles

both front tyres worn on edges advise replaceing and tracking checking

coolant reservoir cap was not on when vehicle came in,refitted prior to test

item removed from screen prior to test

Pass 19 Aug 2014 86,003 miles

Both the front tyres are worn slightly on the outside edges.

The exhaust is corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2013 77,729 miles

(1) All tyres worn close to limit. 3mm.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 68,745 miles

(8) both front tyres scuffed on outer sidewalls.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2012 68,745 miles

(8) both front tyres scuffed on outer sidewalls.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,063 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,844 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 57,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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YE08 FKM is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE08 FKM, 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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YE08 FKM is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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