Nissan Pixo MOT Results

Registered in 2013
70.3% pass rate
from 502 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Pixo is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.2% fail on Visibility (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Washers (93% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Horn (15 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.60% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.60% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.40% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.20% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.20% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.20% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 5.8% fail on Brakes
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.40% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt
          • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.40% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.60% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.60% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Suspension (46% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.40% fail on Springs (89% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.40% fail on Transmission
      • 0.40% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.40% fail on Joints
    • 0.40% fail on Doors
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
      • 0.20% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
    • 0.20% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.20% fail on Seats
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's seat
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.00% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.00% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.80% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.60% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.40% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.40% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.40% fail on Steering
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.20% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.20% fail on Locking devices
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Condition
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