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DA12 TAU

2012 Nissan Pixo

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,073 mi
Last recorded13,073 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 TAU
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 13,073 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 12,695 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 12,247 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 11,644 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 11,224 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 10,951 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 10,500 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 10,499 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 10,012 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 10,012 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 9,117 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 7,522 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 55,003 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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DA12 TAU is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA12 TAU, 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 DA12 TAU registered?

DA12 TAU is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is DA12 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 TAU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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