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WU12 HWJ

2012 Nissan Pixo

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,537 mi
Last recorded102,537 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 HWJ
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 102,537 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 102,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 95,922 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 95,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 84,065 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 84,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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 Seat belt not functioning as intended Buckle sticking (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Buckle sticking (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 71,595 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 71,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,770 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 45,959 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,114 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 40,114 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 35,987 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 30,353 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 26,617 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 22,219 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 22,219 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 17,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.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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WU12 HWJ is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

WU12 HWJ is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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