2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Nissan Pixo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,955 MOT tests in 2024. 64.8% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time64.8%
Failed or needed repairs35.2%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,955 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  5. Horn: not working2.7%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    65 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.0%
  2. Suspension13.6%
  3. Brakes12.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  5. Tyres6.9%
  6. Body & chassis2.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.8%

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: position 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 2011 Nissan Pixo?

In 2024, 64.8% of 2011 Nissan Pixo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,955 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Nissan Pixo?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 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).