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EK12 SZP

2012 Nissan Pixo

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,649 mi
Last recorded33,649 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 SZP
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 33,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 27,078 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 27,054 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER TREADS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2024 22,816 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 22,148 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 21,508 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 20,102 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 18,980 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 17,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 16,452 miles

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Fail 22 Mar 2018 16,452 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Pass 8 Mar 2017 14,386 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 12,170 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 9,996 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres have cracks around outer side walls

o/s front tyre has cracks around outer wall of tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2015 9,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s and o/s front tyres have cracked outer side walls

n/s and o/s rear tyres have cracks around outer side walls

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 SZP is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SZP, 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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What year was EK12 SZP registered?

EK12 SZP is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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