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WL12 DZH

2012 Nissan Pixo

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,593 mi
Last recorded92,593 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 DZH
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2025 92,593 miles

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2024 87,111 miles

corrosion to rear axle

rattle from exhaust

rear shocks corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2024 87,111 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear axle

rattle from exhaust

rear shocks corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 83,636 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 82,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 76,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 76,868 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 71,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 71,346 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,001 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 49,411 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 49,411 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 35,156 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2016 21,783 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 7,459 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 7,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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WL12 DZH is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WL12 DZH, 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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WL12 DZH is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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