2009 Nissan Pixo · 11,790 MOT tests
2009 Nissan Pixo reliability
2009 Nissan Pixos fail 36.7% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Pixo years (11,790 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pixos: 34.5%)
- 36.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pixos: 34.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 60,385
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,790
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.9% of tests fail here (91% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Nissan Pixo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.3%
- Brakes9.5%
- Suspension9.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.7%
- Tyres6.5%
- Body, chassis and structure3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 5.73%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.72%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 4.5%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.6%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.52%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Horn not working 2.4%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (20.29%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.24%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.36%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (12.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.98%)
Is a 2009 Nissan Pixo reliable?
2009 Nissan Pixos fail 36.7% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Pixo years (11,790 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Nissan Pixo MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (5.73% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.72% of tests), position lamp not working (4.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Nissan Pixo have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Nissan Pixo shows 60,385 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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