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YY12 XFE

2012 Nissan Pixo

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,013 mi
Last recorded60,013 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 XFE
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 60,013 miles

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

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

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

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))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 60,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 53,054 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 53,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Under body surface corosion requires treatment

Pass 18 Oct 2023 45,476 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))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 39,157 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 33,352 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 33,352 miles

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

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

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

Underbody surface corrosion various reqs, treatment

Pass 28 Oct 2020 27,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 27,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 20,959 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 19,454 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 16,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn on outer edge and slightly cracked (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked in tread

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 13,794 miles

Nearside Front slightly worn on outer edge

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both rear and nearside front tyres slightly cracked in tread

several brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 10,818 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 XFE is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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