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EF61 KTJ

2012 Nissan Pixo

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,023 mi
Last recorded68,023 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 KTJ
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 68,023 miles

general corrosion on suspension components at rear

Pass 19 Nov 2024 62,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 59,141 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 58,922 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs are rusted and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner cv boots have grease all around them (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted lens/ slight deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 57,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Both front driveshaft inner cv boots have grease around them

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 52,718 miles

both front inner cv gaiters have grease around them

Fail 2 Jul 2021 52,718 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front inner cv gaiters have grease around them

Pass 3 Jul 2020 48,783 miles

both inner cv gaiters have grease around them

Fail 3 Jul 2020 48,783 miles

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

both inner cv gaiters have grease around them

Pass 1 Jul 2019 43,961 miles

Nearside front inner CV joint gaiter slightly deteriorated, but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished in tread - also worn on shoulders (155/65 r14 75T

Pass 6 Jul 2018 37,509 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 37,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 30,294 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 30,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,778 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 18,384 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 16,431 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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EF61 KTJ is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF61 KTJ, 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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EF61 KTJ is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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