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YL57 FVU

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,792 mi
Last recorded48,792 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 FVU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 48,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 48,792 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2025 48,568 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 48,182 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 47,761 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 47,761 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 47,263 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 47,116 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 47,116 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 47,017 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,458 miles

Front number plate loose

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear number plate loose

Fail 23 Mar 2018 46,458 miles

Front number plate loose

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear number plate loose

Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,416 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 45,416 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 44,785 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 43,350 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 43,350 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,120 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,320 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,342 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 23,272 miles

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

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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YL57 FVU is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YL57 FVU, 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 YL57 FVU registered?

YL57 FVU is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is YL57 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 FVU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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