2012 Nissan Pixo 1.0L Petrol · YC62 RXP

The 2012 Nissan Pixo currently fails the roadworthiness standard. The most recent test on 6 March 2026 at 29,079 miles returned a failure with no defects recorded, mirroring two earlier failed tests on 19 March 2025 and 6 October 2023, both also at zero recorded defects. The maintenance trend is neither improving nor worsening in a mechanical sense; the vehicle repeatedly trips the MOT system without documented faults, which points to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than accumulating wear. Recorded mileage sits at 29,079 against an estimated 14-year lifespan, averaging roughly 2,077 miles per year. The odometer moved from 24,521 on 6 October 2023 to 28,025 on 19 March 2025, then 29,079 by 6 March 2026. That is low annual use with no large gaps or sudden accumulation. Sparse clean passes between the failed entries give no evidence of consumable neglect such as tyre tread or brake disc wear, though the long idle periods implied by low mileage raise the usual standing-vehicle risks. A buyer should physically verify why the tester logged a failure with no defects across three separate dates. Inspect the V5C and test certificate paperwork for clerical mismatches. Given the car's low use and likely prolonged storage, examine suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing, check brake calipers for binding after standing, and assess underside structural integrity and exhaust corrosion for moisture damage. Confirm the 2026 failure is cleared before purchase. Without a valid pass, the Pixo is not legally roadworthy regardless of the absent defect list.