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WV12 VRP

2012 Nissan Pixo

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,616 mi
Last recorded94,616 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 VRP
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 94,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 94,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 84,159 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 84,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut in (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 69,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 69,595 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 62,145 miles

Nearside rear door handle insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2022 59,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 59,118 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 58,248 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 55,887 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 51,461 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 51,461 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 45,526 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 37,748 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 31,976 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 22,914 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 22,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 15,690 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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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WV12 VRP is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WV12 VRP, 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 WV12 VRP registered?

WV12 VRP is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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