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Nissan Pixo reliability by build year

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At a glance

Nissan Pixo built around 2010: about average at the MOT

Nissan Pixos built around 2010 fail their MOT a little less often than similar cars the same age. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

28% of MOT tests on Nissan Pixos built around 2010 ended in a fail (retests included), against 32% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Nissan Pixos built around 2010 involves the brakes.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Nissan Pixo's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Pixo's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Pixo Series 1 (rebadged Suzuki Alto)

Series 1 (rebadged Suzuki Alto) (2009-2014)

Not enough tests to rate
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24.0% fail rate, built around 2014 (11 years old)

Likely between 16.7% and 33.2%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 24.8%)

From 100 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Nissan Pixo.

See every build year for the Nissan Pixo

By age

Nissan Pixo fail rate by age

This chart combines every Nissan Pixo ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
10024.0%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
1,46525.6%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
2,37025.4%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
3,33927.4%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
5,34128.3%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
1,80027.2%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 15 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 15-year-old Nissan Pixos

These issues come from 15-year-old Nissan Pixos, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    27.6%
    Advisory: 2,373Fail: 265 (10% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    23.3%
    Advisory: 1,665Fail: 223 (12% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    18.9%
    Advisory: 1,267Fail: 114 (8% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    17.4%
    Advisory: 1,509Fail: 30 (2% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    16.0%
    Advisory: 1,104Fail: 153 (12% of the times it was found)

Based on 5,341 MOT tests on 15-year-old Nissan Pixos, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 15-year-old Nissan Pixos notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Suspension44%
  2. Suspension + Tyres31%
  3. Lighting + Suspension29%
  4. Brakes + Tyres27%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 3,257 MOT tests on Nissan Pixo cars built around 2010 (15 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Nissan Pixo.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

3 recalls in all

All 3 Nissan Pixo recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 2 more

Top concerns

  • Heater fan motor may overheat
  • Brake lights may fail
  • Fuel may leak

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Toyota IQ

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    22.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.7%
    Dangerous
    4.4%

    Lower fail rate: 22.3%, against 28.3% for the Nissan Pixo, both built around 2010.

    6,492 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  2. 2

    Renault Modus

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32.4%

    No clear edge over the Nissan Pixo on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,603 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  3. 3

    Volkswagen Beetle

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97.1%

    No clear edge over the Nissan Pixo on these figures.

    5 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,591 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  4. 4

    Hyundai i10

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    28.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.7%
    Dangerous
    8.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    No clear edge over the Nissan Pixo on these figures.

    28,422 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2010 (15 years old), the Nissan Pixo across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 5,341 15-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Nissan Pixo ever sold: 14,415 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2010 (15 years old): 5,341 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.