Nissan Pixo (2013)
2013 Nissan Pixo
CarHunch analysed 536 real MOT records for the 2013 Nissan Pixo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Nissan Pixo passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 82.2%, which is reassuring, but 35.3% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect—well above acceptable—so serious attention to safety items is warranted before purchase. This is a genuine buyer concern that shouldn't be overlooked.
At 33,706 miles median age, these Pixos show typical wear for their age and aren't being thrashed. The high advisory count of 14.4 per vehicle suggests minor issues accumulate—lights, trim, minor corrosion—but the average 2.35 failures per test indicates most problems are caught and fixed before they become critical. Get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, suspension, and steering; the high dangerous defect rate means a thorough safety check is essential, not optional.
What to check before buying a 2013 Nissan Pixo
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 35.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Nissan Pixo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Nissan Pixo vehicles fall between 20,138 and 51,336 miles.
2013 Nissan Pixo — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 458 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Nissan Pixo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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48.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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37.8%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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30.4%
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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27.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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26.9%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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26.9%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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