CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN10 PVU

2010 Nissan Pixo

Silver Petrol 996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,147 mi
Last recorded80,147 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Pixo42,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 PVU
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 80,147 miles

Exhaust Cat nuts and bolts heavily corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 80,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Cat nuts and bolts heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 70,876 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 59,256 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2022 49,580 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 49,580 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 43,592 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 35,587 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 35,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear off flexipipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 35,236 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 34,231 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 34,231 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 32,328 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 29,576 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,443 miles

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres have cracks in their sidewalls

Fail 16 Mar 2015 27,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres have cracks in their sidewalls

Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,437 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,207 miles

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
Full Nissan Pixo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN10 PVU is a 2010 Nissan Pixo in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Pixo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 42,120 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VN10 PVU, 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 16 years old, this Nissan Pixo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN10 PVU?

You can check the full history of VN10 PVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN10 PVU registered?

VN10 PVU is a 2010 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 28 April 2010.

Is VN10 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN10 PVU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN10 PVU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN10 PVU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.