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YH08 KVB

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,729 mi
Last recorded121,729 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 KVB
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 121,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 111,521 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 111,521 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 102,693 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,047 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 89,042 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 84,368 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 78,878 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 78,878 miles

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

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

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

Rear hand brake a little high may require adjustment

Pass 19 Nov 2018 75,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 67,726 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 67,726 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,994 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 62,300 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 62,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 56,874 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 56,874 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 50,624 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 45,923 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 45,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,186 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,427 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake discs in poor condition

Fail 17 Jun 2011 36,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake discs in poor condition

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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YH08 KVB is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue 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 YH08 KVB, 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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What year was YH08 KVB registered?

YH08 KVB is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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