2012 Nissan Pixo · 6,132 MOT tests
2012 Nissan Pixo reliability
2012 Nissan Pixos fail 30.9% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Pixo years (6,132 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pixos: 34.5%)
- 30.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pixos: 34.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 48,071
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,132
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.5% of tests fail here (165% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Nissan Pixo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.1%
- Brakes8.6%
- Suspension8.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.8%
- Tyres6.4%
- Body, chassis and structure2.6%
- Seat belts and airbags1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.84%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.8%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Stop lamp not working 3.41%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 3.13%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.32%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Horn not working 2.23%
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 (17.99%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.2%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.41%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.1%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.6%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.33%)
Is a 2012 Nissan Pixo reliable?
2012 Nissan Pixos fail 30.9% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Pixo years (6,132 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Nissan Pixo MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.84% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.8% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Nissan Pixo have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Nissan Pixo shows 48,071 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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