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YD12 VAO

2012 Nissan Pixo

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,978 mi
Last recorded136,978 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 VAO
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 136,978 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside windscreen washer jet missing but enough water to clear screen from offside jet

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 130,576 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen washer jet missing - offside jet positioned to cover both sides of screen

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 130,576 miles

Horn not working poor connection (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen washer jet missing - offside jet positioned to cover both sides of screen

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 121,737 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside windscreen washer jet missing but offside jet adjusted and provider water to the area

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 121,737 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Horn not working poor connection (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside windscreen washer jet missing but offside jet adjusted and provider water to the area

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 105,103 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front washer jet not working but sufficient water being provided by Offside washer.

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 105,103 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front washer jet not working but sufficient water being provided by Offside washer.

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 91,482 miles

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

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

Nearside windscreen washer jet missing - O/S jet positioned so to spray both sides of screen

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

Oil checked for emission test - vehicle had no engine oil on the dipstick when presented

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 91,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside windscreen washer jet missing - O/S jet positioned so to spray both sides of screen

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil checked for emission test - vehicle had no engine oil on the dipstick when presented

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 67,650 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 67,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 52,092 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 52,092 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 29,854 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 22,731 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 13,684 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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YD12 VAO 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 62.5%.

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 YD12 VAO, 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 YD12 VAO registered?

YD12 VAO is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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