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FR12 VBG

2012 Nissan Pixo

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,906 mi
Last recorded56,906 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 VBG
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 56,906 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 54,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 52,107 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 48,878 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 48,878 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 45,897 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 41,880 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 39,340 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,567 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 33,052 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 4 Jul 2017 29,660 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 26,094 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 22,365 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 22,320 miles

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

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

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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FR12 VBG is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FR12 VBG, 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 FR12 VBG registered?

FR12 VBG is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is FR12 VBG safe to buy?

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