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YF61 DKJ

2012 Nissan Pixo

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,666 mi
Last recorded94,666 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 DKJ
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 94,666 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 94,666 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,516 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer central flexible brake hose bracket corroded/weakened

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near o/s and n/s radius arm mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 93,601 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

clutch worn

Fail 13 Nov 2020 93,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

clutch worn

Pass 22 Nov 2019 88,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heavy corrossion on rear axle mounting points

Fail 20 Nov 2019 88,363 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heavy corrossion on rear axle mounting points

Fail 8 Oct 2019 88,350 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear lower shock absorber anchor brackets situated at rear axle corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 2 Oct 2018 78,401 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 63,957 miles

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

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

knocking noise emitting from steering rack/column during steering rock checks being carried out

Fail 15 Sep 2016 63,952 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

knocking noise emitting from steering rack/column during steering rock checks being carried out

Pass 27 Jan 2016 61,572 miles

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

appears to be intermittent fault with horn

Fail 27 Jan 2016 61,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

appears to be intermittent fault with horn

Pass 19 Feb 2015 54,239 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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YF61 DKJ is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF61 DKJ, 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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YF61 DKJ is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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