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YR12 YLT

2012 Nissan Pixo

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,444 mi
Last recorded44,444 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 YLT
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 44,444 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 44,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2024 39,236 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 33,469 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front aft bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 27,112 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 21,330 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 17,394 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 13,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 5,870 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 5,868 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 5,603 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 5,272 miles

All tyre outer walls cracking.

Pass 30 Apr 2016 4,932 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 4,334 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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YR12 YLT is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR12 YLT, 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 YR12 YLT registered?

YR12 YLT is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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