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YM12 ELW

2012 Nissan Pixo

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,986 mi
Last recorded92,986 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 ELW
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 92,986 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 88,598 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 88,598 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 83,531 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 80,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rearmost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Mar 2023 80,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rearmost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,630 miles

All steel brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,908 miles

Slight corrosion showing on all steel brake pipes

Fail 20 Jul 2018 59,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion showing on all steel brake pipes

Pass 22 Jul 2017 49,996 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 49,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 38,594 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 38,594 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 24,849 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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YM12 ELW is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YM12 ELW, 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 YM12 ELW registered?

YM12 ELW is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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