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SE12 APU

2012 Nissan Pixo

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

53,496 mi
Last recorded53,496 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 APU
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 53,496 miles

External boot catch inoperative but easily opened from inside.

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 53,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

External boot catch inoperative but easily opened from inside.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 48,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 48,984 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 43,817 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 43,422 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 43,422 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 40,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 40,825 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 37,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 37,523 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 34,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n.s.r tyre perished

Fail 15 May 2018 34,254 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n.s.r tyre perished

Pass 25 May 2017 28,765 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 22,091 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes split.

front discs pitted and corroded.

front wipers smearing.

n/s/f steel wheel slightly distorted.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 15,525 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 15,525 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SE12 APU 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 58.8%.

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 SE12 APU, 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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SE12 APU is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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