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DO04 SMO

2004 Nissan Pixo

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests39 (29 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

116,350 mi
Last recorded116,350 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO04 SMO
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

29 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 116,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 33,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 109,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 23,531 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 98,679 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 98,645 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SCREEN WASH NOT WORKING

Pass 3 Aug 2023 14,119 miles

nearside inner cv gaiter leaking slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2022 92,144 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 92,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 12,756 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 86,449 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 86,449 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 11,946 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,353 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 11,167 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 9,561 miles

Rear BOTH SIDES tyres slightly perished / cracking sidewalls

Pass 26 Jun 2018 80,121 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 80,121 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 7,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (155/65/14 S) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 73,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 6,390 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 72,197 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 4,918 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,149 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 70,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 May 2014 67,061 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 67,061 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 May 2013 65,186 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 65,183 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Apr 2012 62,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,145 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 59,011 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 48,959 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 48,959 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,277 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 32,541 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 32,261 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 29,310 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

How Reliable is the Nissan Pixo?

Based on 217,471 MOT tests across 14,452 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
3,708
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
14,452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,894
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,547
Horn not working 916
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DO04 SMO is a 2004 Nissan Pixo in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

The most common reason a Nissan Pixo fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,894 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DO04 SMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pixo typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 22 years old, this Nissan Pixo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DO04 SMO is a 2004 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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