MOT reliability

Nissan Pixo

Q: Is the Nissan Pixo reliable?

Across 14,470 Nissan Pixo vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Nissan Pixo?

The typical Nissan Pixo in our data has covered around 70,647 miles.

14,470 vehicles · 219,271 completed MOT tests analysed

78%

MOT pass rate

Based on 14,470 Nissan Pixo vehicles and 219,271 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Pixo has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 70,647 miles.

14,470

Vehicles

219,271

MOT tests

4,895

Avg miles / year

1.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Nissan Pixo problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Nissan Pixo MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
Other29%
Brakes22%
Lamps & electrical8%
Body & structure4%
Visibility4%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Seatbelts & equipment1%

Nissan Pixo pass rate by age

How the Nissan Pixo's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	9	67%
2	297	87%
3	16,905	85%
4	17,210	83%
5	17,361	82%
6	17,436	81%
7	17,580	79%
8	17,442	78%
9	17,353	77%
10	17,003	77%
11	16,703	75%
12	16,586	75%
13	15,887	74%
14	13,477	73%
15	10,442	72%
16	6,294	72%
17	1,264	71%
18	2	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (14,468), Other (1), LPG (1)

Most common Nissan Pixo MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Pixo MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7,483 times)
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (7,363 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6,267 times)
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (6,228 times)
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (5,939 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5,720 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (5,280 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5,117 times)
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4,929 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4,705 times)
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4,568 times)
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4,368 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4,079 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3,723 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3,559 times)

Nissan Pixo pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2013	538	6,784	80%	62,284
2012	2,023	27,055	80%	62,990
2011	2,390	34,087	79%	68,365
2010	4,877	76,697	77%	73,158
2009	4,636	74,593	77%	73,487
2008	1	2	100%	24,430
2005	1	13	62%	114,470
2001	1	10	100%	48,831
1999	1	14	57%	124,082

Nissan Pixo reliability FAQ

Across 14,470 Nissan Pixo vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Nissan Pixo MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); 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)).

The typical Nissan Pixo in our data has covered around 70,647 miles.

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