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VE61 KWS

2012 Nissan Pixo

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,174 mi
Last recorded126,174 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 KWS
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 126,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/14 T (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/14 T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 121,339 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Hand brake lever close to no reserve travel

Fail 23 Apr 2025 121,339 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Hand brake lever close to no reserve travel

Fail 10 Jan 2025 121,333 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bkt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control bush bonding aparting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 117,346 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. The brake pedal is soft and has no leaks. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 115,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 113,286 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper slide sticking

Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 96,744 miles

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

front pads 3mm of wear left

Pass 10 Jan 2019 87,654 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,120 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 63,637 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 52,372 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,338 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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VE61 KWS is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Blue 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 VE61 KWS, 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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VE61 KWS is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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