Nissan Pixo
From 18,414 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Pixos fare better: 2013 models pass at 72.9% vs 68.8% for 2009.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, caused 921 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 921 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 639 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 549 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 440 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 432 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 428 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 418 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 391 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 383 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 332 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 40.1% of failures are serious: 40.1% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £86.
Nissan Pixo on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 646 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 646. At this rate, roughly 16.7 years until none remain. Now at 76.1% of its peak (14,251 in 2013 Q3).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 10,327 | 520 | +0 | -210 | -210 |
| 2025 Q2 | 10,535 | 522 | +0 | -149 | -149 |
| 2025 Q1 | 10,737 | 469 | +0 | -158 | -158 |
| 2024 Q4 | 10,947 | 417 | +0 | -129 | -129 |
| 2024 Q3 | 11,118 | 375 | +0 | -211 | -211 |
| 2024 Q2 | 11,314 | 390 | +0 | -117 | -117 |
| 2024 Q1 | 11,449 | 372 | +0 | -147 | -147 |
| 2023 Q4 | 11,614 | 354 | +0 | -102 | -102 |
7 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pixo N-Tec | Petrol | 6,920 | 67% |
| Pixo Visia | Petrol | 1,782 | 17% |
| Pixo N-Tec Auto | Petrol | 813 | 8% |
| Pixo Acenta | Petrol | 490 | 5% |
| Pixo Tekna | Petrol | 171 | 2% |
| Pixo Tekna Auto | Petrol | 97 | <1% |
| Pixo Acenta Auto | Petrol | 54 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 72.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2012 | 72.9% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2011 | 71.1% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2010 | 70.2% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
1 earlier years
| 2009 | 68.8% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Pixos tested had between 36,006 and 77,793 miles on the clock.
At 57,447 median miles, the Pixo has 0.051 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Nissan models
| Nissan Qashqai | 76.1% |
| Nissan Juke | 75.3% |
| Nissan Micra | 71.2% |
| Nissan Note | 70.9% |
| Nissan Navara | 77% |
Common questions
What is the Nissan Pixo MOT pass rate?
The Nissan Pixo has a 70.5% MOT pass rate based on 18,414 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan Pixo?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan Pixo is brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, which caused 921 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Nissan Pixos are on UK roads?
There are 10,327 Nissan Pixos currently licensed on UK roads, with 520 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan Pixo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan Pixo is 57,447 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 36,006 and 77,793 miles.
Buying a used Pixo?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 70.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £86 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.