2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Nissan Pixo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,794 MOT tests in 2024. 66.9% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time66.9%
Failed or needed repairs33.1%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,794 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.5%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%
  6. Horn: not working2.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    56 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.5%
  2. Brakes12.9%
  3. Suspension11.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  5. Tyres7.9%
  6. Body & chassis3.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.5%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.1%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2012 Nissan Pixo?

In 2024, 66.9% of 2012 Nissan Pixo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,794 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Nissan Pixo?

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

Is the 2012 Nissan Pixo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).