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WM12 FRJ

2012 Nissan Pixo

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,020 mi
Last recorded65,020 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 FRJ
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 65,020 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s, o/s more so (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate, brake shoe/cylinder holder corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate, brake shoe/cylinder holder corroded and appears close to limit, more investigation may be needed

Offside Rear brake noisy when applied

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 64,980 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s, more so on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s, o/s more so (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate, brake shoe/cylinder holder corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate, brake shoe/cylinder holder corroded and appears close to limit, more investigation may be needed

Offside Rear brake noisy when applied

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 62,112 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 62,112 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 59,866 miles

Rear chassis rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2023 59,866 miles

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

Rear chassis rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2022 57,855 miles

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

Rear chassis legs and under sills rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2021 56,698 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 56,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 54,596 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,689 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 51,689 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 49,162 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 45,292 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 38,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2015 27,808 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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WM12 FRJ 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 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 WM12 FRJ, 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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WM12 FRJ is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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