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EK12 TBZ

2012 Nissan Pixo

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,156 mi
Last recorded78,156 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 TBZ
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 78,156 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 78,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 72,510 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 72,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 67,353 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 65,475 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 63,818 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 61,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 May 2021 61,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 51,466 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,625 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 34,237 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish 155/65/14

offside front tyre right on 1.6mm limit 155/65/14

offside rear tyre sidewall staring to perish 155/65/14

Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,319 miles

front windscreen washers slightly weak

front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

nearside rear tyre starting to perish 155/65/14

offside rear tyre starting to perish 155/65/14

Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,928 miles

front wiper blades slightly split

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished 155/65/14

offside rear tyre sidewall perished 155/65/14

Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,250 miles

rear tyres perrished

Fail 27 Apr 2015 16,245 miles

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

rear tyres perrished

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 TBZ is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK12 TBZ, 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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EK12 TBZ is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 22 April 2012.

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