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GY12 TMV

2012 Nissan Pixo

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,135 mi
Last recorded78,135 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 TMV
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 78,135 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 77,844 miles

rear brake imbalance to 27%

Fail 9 Dec 2024 77,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle os low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

long brake pedal travel

Pass 28 Oct 2023 75,672 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 75,657 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 72,802 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 72,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre un-repairable position ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 69,055 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 69,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 62,661 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre worn HEAVY on edges - 155/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 55,706 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 55,706 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 47,021 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 38,834 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished sidewalls - 155/65R14

Pass 11 Oct 2016 28,995 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 21,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 13,602 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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GY12 TMV 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 GY12 TMV, 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 GY12 TMV registered?

GY12 TMV is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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