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HY62 UWL

2012 Nissan Pixo

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,259 mi
Last recorded64,259 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 UWL
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 64,259 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 60,495 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 60,495 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 59,192 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 59,191 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 45,917 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

OSR & OSF bumpers slightly damaged.

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 45,915 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 36,592 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 25,491 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 19,463 miles

Both front inner drive shaft boots leak grease

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 19,463 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner drive shaft boots leak grease

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 11,910 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 9,794 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2016 7,802 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 7,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 5,870 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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HY62 UWL is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY62 UWL, 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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HY62 UWL is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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