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HG12 YHO

2012 Nissan Pixo

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,315 mi
Last recorded103,315 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 YHO
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 103,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Beam axle and suspension components

Fail 2 Dec 2025 103,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Driver's seat insecure seat base bolts look lose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Beam axle and suspension components

Pass 26 Nov 2024 95,836 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 95,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 89,464 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 89,462 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 82,145 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 77,071 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,512 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 71,100 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 71,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 69,714 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 52,904 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 39,909 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 39,909 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,668 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 26,161 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 YHO 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 HG12 YHO, 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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HG12 YHO is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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