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VU10 UTY

2010 Nissan Pixo

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,559 mi
Last recorded89,559 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Nissan Pixo42,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 UTY
MakeNissan
ModelPixo
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 89,559 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both trailing arm areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 89,557 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both trailing arm areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 87,423 miles

General underbody corrosion to driveline and body.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm) and cracking/perishing. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2023 87,423 miles

General underbody corrosion to driveline and body.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm) and cracking/perishing. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 84,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear below suspension area, arms, frame and components and front have heavily corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2021 80,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill dented

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both inner sills corroded

front shocks corroded

rear axle heavily corroded an various suspension components an to underside

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear shocks heavily corroded an parts corroded off

Pass 6 May 2020 80,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2020 80,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 78,958 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/s , o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s inner sills/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 78,958 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/s , o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s inner sills/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 76,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 76,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,723 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,427 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,775 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 56,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 May 2014 46,750 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 46,750 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 38,632 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,603 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
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VU10 UTY is a 2010 Nissan Pixo in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UTY, 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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VU10 UTY is a 2010 Nissan Pixo, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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