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KN12 PBY

2012 Nissan Pixo

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,663 mi
Last recorded51,663 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 PBY
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 51,663 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 48,231 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower fog lamp missing

Pass 14 Aug 2023 44,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 42,203 miles

Offside Front seat belt locking mechanism sticky

Pass 21 Aug 2021 38,180 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 34,864 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 34,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 32,763 miles

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

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

undercarriage muddy

Fail 1 Apr 2019 32,763 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

undercarriage muddy

Pass 5 Apr 2018 31,483 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,587 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 30,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,331 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 29,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,725 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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KN12 PBY is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KN12 PBY, 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 KN12 PBY registered?

KN12 PBY is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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