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SP61 OPT

2012 Nissan Pixo

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,506 mi
Last recorded58,506 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 OPT
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 58,506 miles

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axel and suspension corroded all

Pass 6 Nov 2024 51,351 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 46,208 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 46,197 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexies (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 39,182 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 31,757 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 25,782 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 23,281 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 20,790 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 19,403 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 15,977 miles

brake pedal initial travel soft

Fail 30 Dec 2016 15,977 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal initial travel soft

Pass 5 Jan 2016 12,855 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front wiper split

Pass 31 Dec 2014 9,321 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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SP61 OPT is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SP61 OPT, 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 SP61 OPT registered?

SP61 OPT is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is SP61 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 OPT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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