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YH08 KZU

2008 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,530 mi
Last recorded104,530 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 104,530 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 102,635 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 99,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Jan 2023 78,537 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 59,234 miles

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

Slight handbrake travel (not excessive)

Fail 25 Jan 2022 59,234 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Rear Box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight handbrake travel (not excessive)

Pass 14 Jan 2021 46,733 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 46,375 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 44,953 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 42,901 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 41,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 40,446 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 39,478 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 38,092 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,337 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 32,350 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 32,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 May 2011 28,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 28,361 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,309 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 KZU is a 2008 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KZU, 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 YH08 KZU registered?

YH08 KZU is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is YH08 KZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 KZU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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