NISSAN PIXO MOT pass rate
72.7% of 15,349 NISSAN PIXO MOT tests pass.
At 72.7%, The PIXO passes slightly less often than the average across all NISSAN models (74.9%).
The NISSAN PIXO passes 72.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 72.8% at 10–15 years versus 71.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 72.8% | 13,963 | 62,940 miles |
| 15+ years | 71.1% | 1,386 | 68,204 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN PIXO
The most common reason the NISSAN PIXO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 64.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 64.7% | Not working |
| Brakes | 38.9% | Excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 34.1% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Visibility | 23.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 20.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.8% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 1.7% | Locking device missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.1% | Inscription illegible |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 76.4% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.6% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.5% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 77.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the NISSAN PIXO?
- 72.7% of NISSAN PIXO MOT tests pass, based on 15,349 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the NISSAN PIXO?
- The most common reason the NISSAN PIXO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 64.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the NISSAN PIXO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the NISSAN service history guide for how to check and keep one.