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LY12 DGU

2012 Nissan Pixo

Purple Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,772 mi
Last recorded43,772 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 DGU
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 43,772 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 40,647 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 40,647 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2024 37,547 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 35,628 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 34,873 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 32,334 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 32,334 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 30,238 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 26,168 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 23,465 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 23,465 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 20,744 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 16,719 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 11,801 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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LY12 DGU is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Purple with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY12 DGU, 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 LY12 DGU registered?

LY12 DGU is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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