2013 Nissan Pixo — MOT failures & pass rate
2,918 MOT tests on the 2013 Nissan Pixo are in this dataset, and 83.4% of them passed. Against city cars of a similar age (19.1% fail rate), the 2013 Pixo comes out 2.5pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.2% of tests against 6.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, rigid brake pipes and position lamp — wipers alone was recorded 159 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 26.5% versus 11.2%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 27.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 15.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.2% | 326 |
| 2 | Visibility | 6.6% | 193 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.1% | 150 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.0% | 145 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.7% | 138 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.5% | 44 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 159 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 125 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 116 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 112 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 84 |
| 6 | Washers | 80 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 27.1% | 790 |
| 2 | Brakes | 24.3% | 708 |
| 3 | Suspension | 23.6% | 689 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.2% | 180 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.1% | 178 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 5.8% | 169 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 857 | 11.2% |
| 30-60k | 1,134 | 16.8% |
| 60-90k | 667 | 19.8% |
| 90-120k | 210 | 25.7% |
| 120-150k | 34 | 26.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 593 | 15.8% |
| 2022 | 586 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | 580 | 15.7% |
| 2024 | 584 | 17.6% |
| 2025 | 575 | 19.0% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Pixo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 11.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (11.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (6.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (5.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2013 Nissan Pixos pass their MOT?
83.4% of the 2,918 2013 Nissan Pixo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Nissan Pixo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.2% of tests, followed by visibility (6.6%).
Does the 2013 Pixo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.2% in the 0-30k band to 26.5% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,918 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.