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YY12 XFL

2012 Nissan Pixo

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,006 mi
Last recorded63,006 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pixo35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 XFL
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 63,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 57,004 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 4 Sep 2023 51,836 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 46,377 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 46,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 45,006 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 45,006 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,832 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 41,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 38,882 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 32,922 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 27,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking/perished

Pass 30 Jul 2015 14,678 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)

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 XFL is a 2012 Nissan Pixo in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XFL, 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 XFL registered?

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

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