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VU10 UTV

2010 Nissan Pixo

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,746 mi
Last recorded116,746 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Pixo42,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 UTV
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 116,746 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 108,149 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 108,147 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil leaking on to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 98,838 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 98,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 88,445 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 88,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 76,624 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2019 55,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Horn not working properly horn only working in one steering position (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 55,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre outer sidewall cut exposing the cords 155/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Horn not working properly horn only working in one steering position (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 43,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

fuel lamp on.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 23,610 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 14,938 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 11,465 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 11,465 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 9,248 miles

n/s windscreen wiper partially torn at one end

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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VU10 UTV is a 2010 Nissan Pixo in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VU10 UTV, 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.

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What year was VU10 UTV registered?

VU10 UTV is a 2010 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 13 April 2010.

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