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VN12 CBU

2012 Nissan Pixo

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,709 mi
Last recorded91,709 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 CBU
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 91,709 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 91,709 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 91,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure mirror unit insecure and taped up (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated appears to have movement on drive shaft, needs further diagnosis (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear crash bar inner plate damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2024 88,455 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 88,455 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 83,272 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,017 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 62,010 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheelnut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 33,959 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 33,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers are defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Crease on boot floor section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 28,756 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 22,486 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 16,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 9,535 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 3,073 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 2,058 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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VN12 CBU is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN12 CBU, 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 VN12 CBU registered?

VN12 CBU is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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