2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Nissan Pixo MOT pass rate and common faults

489 MOT tests in 2024. 67.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time67.9%
Failed or needed repairs32.1%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 489 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    19 marked dangerous
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  7. Horn: not working2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  3. Brakes8.0%
  4. Suspension6.7%
  5. Tyres5.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.6%
  8. Body & chassis1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2013 Nissan Pixo?

In 2024, 67.9% of 2013 Nissan Pixo cars passed their MOT first time, across 489 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Nissan Pixo?

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

Is the 2013 Nissan Pixo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).