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FX12 YYL

2012 Nissan Pixo

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,974 mi
Last recorded37,974 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 YYL
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 37,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake drum corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front damage to door

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake drum corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 37,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked below on outer edge and worn low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible faded to excess (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake drum corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front damage to door

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake drum corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 35,558 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 33,413 miles

Offside Front door has slight damage

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded slightly (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 31,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded slightly (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 31,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded slightly (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 28,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 28,700 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 26,558 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 26,558 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, full section (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brakes binding slightly

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 24,291 miles

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))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 24,291 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 22,165 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 19,358 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 17,280 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing/split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 15,390 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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FX12 YYL is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in White 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 FX12 YYL, 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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FX12 YYL is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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