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YH08 KZY

2008 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,562 mi
Last recorded120,562 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 KZY
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 120,562 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 120,562 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 107,398 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 93,359 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 87,529 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 87,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 79,643 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,171 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 69,288 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,868 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 59,801 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 59,777 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis leg cracked at upper mounting bolt allowing excessive movement of sub-frame (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement at both rear busbes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Pin Holes In Webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt Pin Removed (5.2.2a)

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

Rear exhaust clamp is corroded away and slight blow at joint

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS DEEP GROOVES IN SIDE WALLS PROBABLY DUE TO HAVING RUN FLAT, POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO INSIDE OF SIDEWALLS

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,302 miles

centre high level stop light not working

large safety pin fitted into n/s/f seatbelt

n/s/f tyre flat

n/s/f tyre has a deep cut in sidewall but cannot see structure (possibly due to flat running)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear low (3mm)

oil leaks

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged due to flat running

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,041 miles

Centre stop light inoperative

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Nearside headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

Offside front tyre damaged on sidewall due to running flat

Passenger seat belt large safety pin through webbing, doesn't appear to weaken belt at present

Fail 22 Apr 2016 51,040 miles

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

Centre stop light inoperative

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Nearside headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

Offside front tyre damaged on sidewall due to running flat

Passenger seat belt large safety pin through webbing, doesn't appear to weaken belt at present

Wipers smearing on screen

Wipers starting split

Pass 7 May 2015 47,420 miles

centre exhaust box noisey

centre stop light not working (cannot see wires going too it)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

o/s/r light lense cracked not showing white light

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 6 May 2015 47,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

belt squeek

centre exhaust box noisey

centre stop light not working (cannot see wires going too it)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/r light lense cracked not showing white light

Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,270 miles

front tyres wearing low

Fail 3 Apr 2014 42,270 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing low

Fail 19 Apr 2013 37,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

centre stop light inoperative

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front headlight slightly dim

slight exhaust blow from rear join

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre stop light inoperative

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front headlight slightly dim

slight exhaust blow from rear join

slight oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 32,026 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 32,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seats fitted o/s/r & n/s/r

front wipers becoming worn

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,951 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

child seats fitted to rear

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 KZY is a 2008 Nissan Note in Grey 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 KZY, 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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YH08 KZY is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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