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FD62 VTW

2012 Nissan Pixo

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,998 mi
Last recorded123,998 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 VTW
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 123,998 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 116,683 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 116,683 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut in side wall to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 112,506 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 112,506 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 104,767 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 104,767 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 99,617 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 96,751 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 91,820 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 81,235 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 67,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in tread and sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 67,806 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in tread and sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 54,033 miles

nsr tyre worn on outer edge also worn to 2mm

Pass 15 Dec 2015 40,777 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 40,777 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)

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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FD62 VTW is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD62 VTW, 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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FD62 VTW is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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