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YH08 KYR

2008 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,205 mi
Last recorded128,205 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 KYR
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 128,205 miles

rear axle beam bushes worn

Fail 2 Oct 2025 128,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

rear axle beam bushes worn

Pass 16 Sep 2024 109,084 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 100,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 100,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 64,909 miles

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

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

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

hand brake makes a clunk when operated

Fail 8 Aug 2022 64,895 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

hand brake makes a clunk when operated

Pass 3 Sep 2021 74,583 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 83,225 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 66,232 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 64,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking

Offside Front brake pipe clip loose

Fail 17 Oct 2019 64,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2018 57,090 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 57,090 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 51,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 51,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,518 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 25 Aug 2016 37,515 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 15 Feb 2016 35,729 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 31,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 26,817 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 19,752 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,730 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,100 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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YH08 KYR is a 2008 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KYR, 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 KYR registered?

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

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