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EF12 XZW

2012 Nissan Pixo

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,269 mi
Last recorded42,269 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 XZW
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 42,269 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 40,666 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 38,713 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 37,399 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 35,825 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 34,054 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 33,140 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 33,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise to change. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 31,618 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2017 30,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 25,770 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 30 Jul 2016 25,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 17,282 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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EF12 XZW is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Silver 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 EF12 XZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF12 XZW registered?

EF12 XZW is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is EF12 XZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 XZW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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