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VO12 VLJ

2012 Nissan Pixo

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,581 mi
Last recorded54,581 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 VLJ
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 54,581 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 54,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 49,348 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 49,348 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 42,840 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 36,521 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 33,973 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 32,736 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 31,422 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 27,740 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 24,528 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 20,928 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 16,871 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 12,473 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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VO12 VLJ 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 VO12 VLJ, 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 VO12 VLJ registered?

VO12 VLJ is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is VO12 VLJ safe to buy?

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