2011 Nissan Pixo MOT pass rate: 74.9% (5,802 tests)
Is the 2011 Pixo getting worse?
Pass rate of 2011-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76.3% +6.3 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 73.0% +4.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 75.3% +6.8 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2011 Pixo
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 995 | 25.5% |
| 2 | Suspension | 883 | 22.6% |
| 3 | Brakes | 865 | 22.2% |
| 4 | Tyres | 432 | 11.1% |
| 5 | Visibility | 299 | 7.7% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 159 | 4.1% |
All Pixo years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 9,844 | 72.7% | +6.3 pts | 62,272 |
| 2010 | 11,544 | 72.5% | +5.2 pts | 62,036 |
| 2011 (this page) | 5,802 | 74.9% | +5.7 pts | 58,010 |
| 2012 | 5,318 | 75.3% | +4.1 pts | 51,382 |
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FAQs
Is a 2011 Nissan Pixo reliable?
2011-registered examples passed 74.9% of their MOT tests (5,802 tests, 2023–2025), +5.7 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 15 years old with a median 58,010 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2011 Pixo?
The median tested example shows 58,010 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.