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AJ12 XPS

2012 Nissan Pixo

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,981 mi
Last recorded52,981 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XPS
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 52,981 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 52,981 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 41,325 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 34,219 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 26,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 26,188 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 19,961 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 19,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 18,334 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 15,991 miles

Nearside Rear passenger head rest height adjustment does not lock in place

Fail 3 Aug 2018 15,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger head rest height adjustment does not lock in place

Pass 8 Aug 2017 13,729 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 11,627 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 9,294 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

How Reliable is the Nissan Pixo?

Based on 217,471 MOT tests across 14,452 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
3,708
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
14,452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,894
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,547
Horn not working 916
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AJ12 XPS is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Pixo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 35,452 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 Pixo fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,894 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ12 XPS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pixo typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Pixo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ12 XPS registered?

AJ12 XPS is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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