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VO12 VLZ

2012 Nissan Pixo

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,325 mi
Last recorded84,325 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 VLZ
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 84,325 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 78,418 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL ROUND (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 72,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14t (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 65,066 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to front (light corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 65,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to front (light corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 59,115 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,801 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,756 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,411 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,910 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,223 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,343 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 31,343 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,077 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 VLZ 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 VO12 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

VO12 VLZ is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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