2011 Nissan Pixo · 6,740 MOT tests
2011 Nissan Pixo reliability
2011 Nissan Pixos fail 33.1% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 Pixo years (6,740 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pixos: 34.5%)
- 33.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pixos: 34.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 55,161
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,740
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.5% of tests fail here (111% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 37% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Nissan Pixo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.4%
- Suspension9.9%
- Brakes8.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.8%
- Tyres6.2%
- Body, chassis and structure2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.7%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 3.87%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3.56%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.13%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Horn not working 2.26%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.2%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.41%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.87%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.86%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.97%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.17%)
Is a 2011 Nissan Pixo reliable?
2011 Nissan Pixos fail 33.1% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 Pixo years (6,740 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Nissan Pixo MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.7% of tests), position lamp not working (3.87% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Nissan Pixo have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Nissan Pixo shows 55,161 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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