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GL12 LYR

2012 Nissan Pixo

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,101 mi
Last recorded80,101 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 LYR
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 80,101 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 80,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 73,859 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 69,985 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 69,985 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 64,570 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 57,715 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 57,715 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 49,337 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,363 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 41,363 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front disc worn

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,100 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 29,414 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 29,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 18,730 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 18,730 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 3 Jun 2015 7,344 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 7,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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GL12 LYR is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GL12 LYR, 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 GL12 LYR registered?

GL12 LYR is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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