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YY12 XFK

2012 Nissan Pixo

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,917 mi
Last recorded77,917 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 XFK
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 77,917 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 72,218 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 69,371 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear bumper damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2023 69,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2022 65,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower windscreen cracked

rear bumper damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2022 65,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower windscreen cracked

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2021 61,901 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 61,901 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 61,893 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged all rear pipes fouling against the chassis. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 58,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 58,033 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,127 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 56,127 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,816 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 48,391 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,664 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,075 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 XFK is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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