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EK12 RCF

2012 Nissan Pixo

Purple Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,247 mi
Last recorded34,247 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 RCF
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 34,247 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 34,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 30,303 miles

ubcc

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 27,263 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 23,871 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 23,647 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 23,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 23,522 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 23,404 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 22,574 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 21,732 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,373 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 18,692 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 18,303 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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EK12 RCF is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Purple with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK12 RCF, 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 EK12 RCF registered?

EK12 RCF is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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The MOT history for EK12 RCF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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