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SM12 YDL

2012 Nissan Pixo

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,860 mi
Last recorded63,860 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 YDL
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 63,860 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 60,260 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear O/S And N/S Floor, Suspension Hangars, Inner Sills And Axle Showing Signs Of Age Related Surface Corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2025 60,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear O/S And N/S Floor, Suspension Hangars, Inner Sills And Axle Showing Signs Of Age Related Surface Corrosion

Pass 10 May 2024 56,286 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 56,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 51,735 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 48,748 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 45,315 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 45,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 41,864 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 35,849 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 30,521 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 25,888 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 20,781 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 15,410 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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SM12 YDL is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Blue 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 SM12 YDL, 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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SM12 YDL is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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