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FG12 DZR

2012 Nissan Pixo

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,312 mi
Last recorded90,312 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 DZR
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 90,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 89,264 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 89,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 84,982 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s bushes perishing front and rear of front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 79,646 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 79,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing outer wall to tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 72,111 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 69,115 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Pass 24 Mar 2020 62,842 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 62,797 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face and in vents New brake discs rqd (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 54,676 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Fail 28 Mar 2019 54,539 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative Warning light on (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks in tyre walls on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Pass 9 Mar 2018 45,399 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Slight noise on wheel bearings found on road test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 28,089 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 24,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FG12 DZR is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Blue 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 FG12 DZR, 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 FG12 DZR registered?

FG12 DZR is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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