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SM12 ZXY

2012 Nissan Pixo

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,727 mi
Last recorded46,727 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 ZXY
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 46,727 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 46,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 42,883 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 40,583 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 38,069 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 33,340 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 33,340 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 30,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 27,132 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 23,725 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 23,725 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 19,990 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 16,140 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 12,526 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZXY is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM12 ZXY, 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 SM12 ZXY registered?

SM12 ZXY is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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