Nissan Pixo
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 19,310 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
19,310
Highest Pass Rate
2013 (82%)
Years Covered
5
About the Nissan Pixo
The Nissan Pixo was MOT tested 19,310 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2009 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 model has the highest pass rate at 82% from 776 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 77%. With just a 5 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Nissan Pixo has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 67,298 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 54,529 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Nissan Pixo by Year
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Questions about the Nissan Pixo
Is the Nissan Pixo reliable?
Across its 5 model years in our data (2009 to 2013), the Nissan Pixo averages a 78% MOT pass rate, from 19,310 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2013 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 82%.
Which year Nissan Pixo has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 Nissan Pixo has the highest MOT pass rate at 82%, while the 2011 model has the lowest at 77%, a 5 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Nissan Pixos more reliable?
The Nissan Pixo has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
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