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YY59 VCU

2010 Nissan Pixo

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,574 mi
Last recorded89,574 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Pixo42,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 VCU
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 89,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 88,793 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 87,153 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 87,112 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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 3 Feb 2023 84,356 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 80,523 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 77,799 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 75,443 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 70,969 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 58,993 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 58,993 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 54,861 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 54,861 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front outer edge worn, rest of tread 3mm

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres, sidewall and tread cracking to excess

Pass 30 Dec 2015 48,545 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2015 43,614 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 40,690 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 40,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 38,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 38,994 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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YY59 VCU is a 2010 Nissan Pixo in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Pixo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 42,120 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 YY59 VCU, 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 16 years old, this Nissan Pixo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY59 VCU registered?

YY59 VCU is a 2010 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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