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YR09 AKV

2009 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,610 mi
Last recorded131,610 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Note59,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 AKV
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 131,610 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 131,609 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2025 113,197 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 113,197 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 110,276 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 108,638 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 106,227 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 104,651 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 104,651 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 92,156 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 92,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,005 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 80,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2018 70,876 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 70,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,465 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

test under wet condition

Pass 15 Feb 2016 54,673 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 54,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,883 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 37,921 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 30,897 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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YR09 AKV is a 2009 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 59,175 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 YR09 AKV, 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 17 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 YR09 AKV registered?

YR09 AKV is a 2009 Nissan Note, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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