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FV12 DAU

2012 Nissan Pixo

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,031 mi
Last recorded45,031 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 DAU
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 45,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 39,690 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 32,678 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 32,675 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 32,347 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 31,685 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 31,004 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 30,557 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 29,697 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 28,627 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 27,492 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 26,129 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,578 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 24,119 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,119 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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FV12 DAU is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FV12 DAU, 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 FV12 DAU registered?

FV12 DAU is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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