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YB12 GTZ

2012 Nissan Pixo

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,254 mi
Last recorded49,254 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 GTZ
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 49,254 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 49,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 42,269 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/trailing arms corroded. Vehicle has age related surface corrosion to underside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 42,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush excessively split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/trailing arms corroded. Vehicle has age related surface corrosion to underside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 37,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 37,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 32,238 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 25,278 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 18,317 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear & offside front tyres perished

Pass 3 Jul 2020 17,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off/side front and near/side rear 155/65 TR 14 on outer walls not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 15,842 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 15,547 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 10,423 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 10,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 9,153 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 7,957 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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YB12 GTZ is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB12 GTZ, 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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YB12 GTZ is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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