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WU12 GVY

2012 Nissan Pixo

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,299 mi
Last recorded99,299 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 GVY
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 99,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2025 94,653 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front and rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 1 May 2025 94,648 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 65% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.84mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.99mm (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2024 86,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 84,953 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 78,813 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 78,813 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 70,677 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 59,829 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 48,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (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 on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 38,732 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 26,606 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 16,621 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 16,621 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 11,962 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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WU12 GVY is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WU12 GVY, 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 WU12 GVY registered?

WU12 GVY is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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