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DE12 VHN

2012 Nissan Pixo

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,436 mi
Last recorded24,436 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VHN
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 24,436 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 24,095 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 24,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush popping out. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush popping out. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 23,638 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 23,300 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 22,660 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 22,517 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 21,635 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 20,667 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 19,661 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 17,868 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,106 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 VHN is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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