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VK62 UTF

2012 Nissan Pixo

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,319 mi
Last recorded55,319 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 UTF
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 55,319 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 51,687 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint nut retaining pin missing

Offside Front scraping noise when wipers operated possible motor defect

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight rattle engine cooling fan possible bearing

Fail 30 Aug 2024 51,687 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint nut retaining pin missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front scraping noise when wipers operated possible motor defect

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight rattle engine cooling fan possible bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2023 46,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - 155-65-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 34,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 28,943 miles

offside and nearside front inner cv gaiters have a slight grease leak

Pass 12 Oct 2020 26,231 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 25,909 miles

Nearside Front tyre curb cut on sidewall

alloys scuffed

Pass 4 Sep 2018 22,782 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 14,755 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 13,826 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 11,482 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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VK62 UTF is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VK62 UTF, 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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VK62 UTF is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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