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HG12 UGJ

2012 Nissan Pixo

Purple Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,749 mi
Last recorded53,749 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 UGJ
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 53,749 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 53,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 41,456 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter has hole in. ( Needs replacing asap) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly at clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly at clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil level low

Fail 17 Jun 2025 41,456 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter has hole in. ( Needs replacing asap) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly at clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly at clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil level low

Pass 24 Jun 2024 31,140 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged case damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 31,058 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged case damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 15,716 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 11,983 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 11,409 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 10,958 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 9,327 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 9,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 7,285 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 4,067 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 3,562 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 2,833 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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HG12 UGJ is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Purple with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG12 UGJ, 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 HG12 UGJ registered?

HG12 UGJ is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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