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SK12 XVG

2012 Nissan Pixo

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,399 mi
Last recorded72,399 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 XVG
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 72,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 72,396 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 64,176 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 64,176 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 56,623 miles

Both rear, inner sill area starting to corrode.

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

Front Lower Ball joint boots, perished.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe at tank corroded.

Fail 23 Jan 2024 56,623 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Both rear, inner sill area starting to corrode.

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

Front Inner CV joint, outer clips split.

Front Lower Ball joint boots, perished.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe at tank corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2023 52,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush beginning to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush beginning to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt buckle slightly defective but can still be operated adequately.

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 52,195 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Longitudinal, swing/trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush beginning to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush beginning to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt buckle slightly defective but can still be operated adequately.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 44,102 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 44,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 35,072 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 25,760 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 18,679 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 18,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 12,699 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 6,739 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 6,502 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 5,235 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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SK12 XVG is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK12 XVG, 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 SK12 XVG registered?

SK12 XVG is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is SK12 XVG safe to buy?

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