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DE12 VHM

2012 Nissan Pixo

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,773 mi
Last recorded51,773 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VHM
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 51,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 50,948 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter M incomplete (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 41,393 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 41,385 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 36,095 miles

Nearside front drive shaft inner joint rubber gaiter deteriorated and has a minor leak of grease

Offside front drive shaft inner joint rubber gaiter deteriorated and has a minor leak of grease

Fail 10 May 2024 36,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower Spring Cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front drive shaft inner joint rubber gaiter deteriorated and has a minor leak of grease

Offside front drive shaft inner joint rubber gaiter deteriorated and has a minor leak of grease

Fail 9 Mar 2024 36,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Both front wipers smearing slightly

Front Inner Both front inner triaxe joint Boots leaking grease

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Mar 2023 31,726 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on outer egde (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front split but still clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 27,794 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 24,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 20,939 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 16,030 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 12,034 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 8,597 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 6,480 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 4,127 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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DE12 VHM is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE12 VHM, 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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DE12 VHM is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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