2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Nissan Pixo MOT pass rate and common faults

3,327 MOT tests in 2024. 61.6% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time61.6%
Failed or needed repairs38.4%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,327 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    107 marked dangerous
  6. Horn: not working2.3%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics29.7%
  2. Brakes13.6%
  3. Suspension12.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.0%
  5. Tyres7.6%
  6. Body & chassis4.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened16.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Nissan Pixo?

In 2024, 61.6% of 2009 Nissan Pixo cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,327 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Nissan Pixo?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Nissan Pixo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).