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YY12 PHJ

2012 Nissan Pixo

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,904 mi
Last recorded78,904 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 PHJ
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 78,904 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 72,065 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 62,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 58,323 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 53,771 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 51,050 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 49,967 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 43,522 miles

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 43,417 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 28,799 miles

cuts at n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2016 21,242 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 21,042 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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YY12 PHJ is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YY12 PHJ, 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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YY12 PHJ is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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