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GF12 CAV

2012 Nissan Pixo

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,616 mi
Last recorded74,616 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 CAV
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 74,616 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 72,580 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 72,580 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 70,317 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 67,756 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 65,916 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 65,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 55,342 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 48,668 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2019 39,551 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2019 39,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2018 22,851 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 22,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 19,482 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 16,139 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 16,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 12,748 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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GF12 CAV is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF12 CAV, 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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GF12 CAV is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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