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YY12 XCG

2012 Nissan Pixo

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,781 mi
Last recorded48,781 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 XCG
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 48,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 45,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 40,743 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 37,000 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 31,225 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 31,225 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 26,029 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 22,786 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 22,786 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 19,830 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 17,532 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 12,163 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 12,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 6,470 miles

Nearside Rear side wall starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Fail 29 Jul 2016 6,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear side wall starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 15 Jul 2015 2,492 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

near side front tyre has cracks arround the outer side wall

near side rear tyre has small cuts in the outer side wall

off side front tyre has small cuts in the outer side wall

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 XCG is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY12 XCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY12 XCG registered?

YY12 XCG is a 2012 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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