Nissan Pixo MOT Results

Registered in 2012

74.0% pass rate

from 1,893 tests in 2021

(16% better than other 2012 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Pixo is unusually good or bad.

7.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% better than other 2012 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Horn (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.053% fail on Electrical wiring
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (44% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.053% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.53% fail on Headlamps (77% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Headlamp (78% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.053% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.42% fail on Direction indicators (75% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.37% fail on Flashing type (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    - 0.37% fail on Individual direction indicators (61% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.053% fail on Semaphore
    - 0.053% fail on Arm
- 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.11% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.053% fail on All position lamps
  - 0.053% fail on Position lamp
- 0.053% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.053% fail on Reversing lamps
6.9% fail on Brakes
- 3.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Brake performance
  - 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.7% fail on Rbt
      - 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.053% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.37% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.37% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.053% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.26% fail on Rbt
      - 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.053% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.26% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2012 cars)
    - 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (42% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.90% fail on Brake linings and pads (57% better than other 2012 cars)
    - 0.85% fail on Brake pads (59% better than other 2012 cars)
    - 0.053% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.74% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.69% fail on Brake discs
    - 0.053% fail on Brake drums
  - 0.053% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.053% fail on Cable
- 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.11% fail on Pedal
- 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.053% fail on Master cylinder
  - 0.053% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.053% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.053% fail on Lever
- 0.053% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.053% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.053% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
6.9% fail on Visibility (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Wipers (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Washers
4.3% fail on Suspension (54% better than other 2012 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.53% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Suspension arm (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Anti-roll bars (53% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.42% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.053% fail on Springs
  - 0.053% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.053% fail on Coil spring
- 0.053% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.053% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.053% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.053% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.053% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
4.2% fail on Tyres
- 2.4% fail on Tread depth
- 2.0% fail on Condition
- 0.11% fail on Size/type
1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.90% fail on Transmission
  - 0.85% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.85% fail on Joints
  - 0.053% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.053% fail on Joints
- 0.37% fail on Doors
  - 0.16% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.16% fail on Door condition
  - 0.16% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.16% fail on Door condition
  - 0.053% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.053% fail on Door condition
- 0.16% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Bumpers
- 0.11% fail on Body
  - 0.053% fail on Panel
  - 0.053% fail on Other body component
- 0.053% fail on Chassis
  - 0.053% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.053% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.053% fail on Boot lid condition
1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (93% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Seat belts (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.74% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.053% fail on Attachment
- 0.53% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.42% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (79% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Exhaust emissions (84% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Spark ignition (75% better than other 2012 cars)
    - 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.053% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.32% fail on Steering (80% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.053% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.053% fail on Locking devices
- 0.053% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.053% fail on Steering rack
- 0.053% fail on Steering play
  - 0.053% fail on Steering rack
0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.21% fail on Registration plates
0.16% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.16% fail on Attachment

Read the Honest John Review

Nissan Pixo (2009 - 2013)
Cheap to buy new, low CO2 emissions and high economy mean it's cheap to run. Available with an automatic gearbox. Nicer seats than near identical Suzuki Alto.