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YH08 LKA

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,135 mi
Last recorded118,135 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 118,135 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 118,123 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 88,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 88,838 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 71,906 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 71,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 70,100 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 67,461 miles

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2021 63,916 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 61,252 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 61,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 57,627 miles

Off side front bush de bonding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,903 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,149 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 47,743 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,541 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mountings corroded, nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Mar 2016 47,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mountings corroded, nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Mar 2015 46,241 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,241 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 45,825 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 45,825 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,257 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 38,429 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 33,135 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,668 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 LKA is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LKA, 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 LKA registered?

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

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