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GU12 NPX

2012 Nissan Pixo

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,832 mi
Last recorded79,832 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 NPX
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 79,832 miles

Headlight aims only just met requirements.

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))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 79,832 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlight aims only just met requirements.

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 75,574 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint boots are slightly perished.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 72,739 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint boots are slightly perished.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 69,269 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs slightly lipped/worn & pads just starting to wear low. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 69,269 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs slightly lipped/worn & pads just starting to wear low. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 66,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front & rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 64,653 miles

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

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

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 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 62,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 62,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 60,899 miles

all tyre valves perishing

all wiper blades weak

Pass 19 Jan 2018 50,406 miles

all tyre valves perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2017 39,586 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 39,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre perishing and wearing low

Pass 22 Jan 2016 27,558 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2015 16,921 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 30 Jan 2015 16,921 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

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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GU12 NPX is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Black 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 GU12 NPX, 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 GU12 NPX registered?

GU12 NPX is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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