2011 Nissan Pixo MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

Name: 2011 Nissan Pixo MOT test statistics, 2021–2025
Creator: SortedCars
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In 2025, 65.7% of Nissan Pixos first used in 2011 passed their MOT first time, against 61.2% for all cars first used in 2011. Across 5,894 Pixo first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, suspension and brakes.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Nissan Pixos first used in 2011 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025

65.7%

of 1,850 first tests; all cars first used in 2011: 61.2%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail

Tests analysed

5,894

first tests, 2023–2025; 1,850 in 2025

Clean pass, 2025

24.5%

of 1,850 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded

Typical mileage, tested in 2025

61,500

middle half: 41,000–83,500 miles; all cars first used in 2011: 98,000

How the 2011 Nissan Pixo MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, Pixos first used in 2011 against all cars first used in 2011 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Pixo figure was 4.5 points higher.

2011 PixoAll cars first used in 2011

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Test year	2011 Pixo	All cars first used 2011	Pixo first tests
2021	70.5%	65.8%	2,152
2022	69.5%	64.5%	2,109
2023	68.3%	63.0%	2,076
2024	64.7%	61.8%	1,968
2025	65.7%	61.2%	1,850

Common 2011 Nissan Pixo MOT failures

Share of the 1,988 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment47.7%

Suspension29.9%

Brakes25.6%

Visibility21.2%

Tyres17.6%

Body, chassis, structure7.6%

Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems4.9%

Noise, emissions and leaks4.0%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure item	Share of failed first tests	Tests
Position lamp: not working	14.0%	279
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively	13.0%	258
Stop lamp: not working	12.4%	247
Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded	10.5%	208
Horn: not working	7.3%	146

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2011 Nissan Pixo before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.

Common 2011 Nissan Pixo MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2011 Pixos, as a share of all 5,894 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory item	Share of first tests	Tests
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material	22.3%	1,317
Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement	17.1%	1,010
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge	15.6%	920
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing	13.1%	774
Coil spring: corroded	8.7%	512

Questions about the 2011 Nissan Pixo MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2011 Nissan Pixo?

In 2025, 65.7% of Pixos first used in 2011 passed their MOT first time, against 61.2% for all cars first used in 2011. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2011 Pixo most often fail its MOT on?

Lamps and electrical equipment (in 47.7% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), suspension (29.9%) and brakes (25.6%). The single most common item was “Position lamp: not working” (14.0%).

How often does a 2011 Nissan Pixo fail its MOT?

In 2025, 34.3% of first tests on Pixos first used in 2011 did not pass first time: 24.6% failed, and a further 9.7% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,988 of 5,894 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2011 Nissan Pixo MOT advisories?

“Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (on 22.3% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (17.1%), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (15.6%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (13.1%) and “Coil spring: corroded” (8.7%).

Is a 2011 Nissan Pixo reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 70.5% in 2021 to 65.7% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2011

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

2011 Ford Fiesta MOT statistics · 2011 Ford Focus MOT statistics · 2011 Vauxhall Corsa MOT statistics · 2011 Volkswagen Golf MOT statistics · 2011 Vauxhall Astra MOT statistics

How the 2011 Nissan Pixo MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2011 Pixo” means a Nissan Pixo whose date of first use falls in 2011 (60, 11 and 61 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2011, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.