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CV12 YHZ

2012 Nissan Pixo

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,910 mi
Last recorded41,910 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 YHZ
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 41,910 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 36,805 miles

surface corrosion on under body and all suspension arms

Fail 11 Jul 2025 36,800 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

surface corrosion on under body and all suspension arms

Pass 7 Jan 2023 36,256 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 34,987 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 33,367 miles

rear suspension beam corroded.

Fail 11 Sep 2020 33,367 miles

rear suspension beam corroded.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 31,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,719 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 25,499 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 25,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 20,923 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 16,622 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 16,622 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 14,529 miles

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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CV12 YHZ is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CV12 YHZ, 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 CV12 YHZ registered?

CV12 YHZ is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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