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WG61 SPV

2012 Nissan Pixo

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,252 mi
Last recorded86,252 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 SPV
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 86,252 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate slight cracking (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded upper section slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

service brake slight pedal travel

Fail 5 Jan 2026 86,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate slight cracking (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded upper section slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perished/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perished/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 78,748 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 69,774 miles

Lower o/s & n/s front ball joint boots slight perishing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted on inner edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 69,774 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Lower o/s & n/s front ball joint boots slight perishing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted on inner edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 66,259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 58,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 52,249 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 52,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 46,573 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 34,279 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

both rear tyres slight perishing on side walls

Pass 4 Jan 2018 21,494 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 20,912 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 20,379 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 19,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 19,606 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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WG61 SPV is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG61 SPV, 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 WG61 SPV registered?

WG61 SPV is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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