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FN12 VLP

2012 Nissan Pixo

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,820 mi
Last recorded36,820 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 VLP
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 36,820 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2026 36,771 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 35,885 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 34,686 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 32,635 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 30,881 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 28,885 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 27,443 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 27,443 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 25,507 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 23,091 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 23,091 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 20,645 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 17,655 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 14,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 14,658 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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FN12 VLP is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FN12 VLP, 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 FN12 VLP registered?

FN12 VLP is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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