2010 Nissan Pixo · 13,764 MOT tests
2010 Nissan Pixo reliability
2010 Nissan Pixos fail 35.7% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Pixo years (13,764 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pixos: 34.5%)
- 35.7%
- 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
- 59,672
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,764
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 8% of tests fail here (53% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Nissan Pixo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.9%
- Suspension10.1%
- Brakes9.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8%
- Tyres7%
- Body, chassis and structure3.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 4.5%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 4.43%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.41%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.73%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.65%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Horn not working 2.48%
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 (19.85%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.96%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.92%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.57%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.49%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.94%)
Is a 2010 Nissan Pixo reliable?
2010 Nissan Pixos fail 35.7% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Pixo years (13,764 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Nissan Pixo MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (4.5% of tests), position lamp not working (4.43% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Nissan Pixo have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Nissan Pixo shows 59,672 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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