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Nissan Pixo N-tec Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan Pixo N-tec reliable? We analysed 1,175 real MOT tests across 184 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,175 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
85.8%
Typical Mileage
50,697mi
Annual Mileage
3,703mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Nissan Pixo N-tec is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Pixo N-tec.

Nissan Pixo N-tec Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Nissan Pixo N-tec. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Nissan Pixo N-tec Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Nissan Pixo N-tec owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,986 mi/yr
Typical
3,703 mi/yr
Average
4,999 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,226 mi/yr

Nissan Pixo N-tec Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Pixo N-tec MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
50,697 mi
75th Percentile
75,137 mi
95th Percentile
114,850 mi
Max Recorded
1,245,635 mi

How Does the Nissan Pixo N-tec Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Nissan Pixo N-tec THIS CAR 85.8% 1,175 50,697 mi — yrs
Nissan Micra 71.4% 10,566,512 55,214 mi 37 yrs
Nissan Qashqai 77.3% 6,506,323 59,398 mi 19 yrs
Nissan Juke 79.3% 3,002,435 49,593 mi 16 yrs
Suzuki Gsxs 125 AL8 83.7% 2,241 9,076 mi — yrs

Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Pixo N-tec outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Nissan Pixo N-tec?

The Nissan Pixo N-tec has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.8% across 1,175 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Nissan Pixo N-tec owner drives around 3,703 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Nissan Pixo N-tec — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Pixo N-tec reliable?
Based on 1,175 MOT tests, the Nissan Pixo N-tec has a 85.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Pixo N-tec?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan Pixo N-tec do per year?
The typical Nissan Pixo N-tec does around 3,703 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Pixo N-tec last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Pixo N-tec?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.