Nissan Pixo reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Nissan Pixo is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 92 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 315 of 442, and 36.3% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is stop lamp (5.7% of tests).
Ranked 315 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 11,513 Nissan Pixos aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 36.3% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Nissan Pixo is 9% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
36.3%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
4,700
Typical age at test: 14 years
Nissan Pixo MOT failure rate by age
Most common Nissan Pixo MOT faults
- Stop lamp: not working5.7% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.4% of tests
- Position lamp: not working5.1% of tests
- Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.1% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9% of tests
- Horn: not working2.8% of tests
What the Nissan Pixo fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 18.3% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Suspension | 10.2% | ▼ 13% less often |
| Brakes | 9.6% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Visibility | 8.3% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Tyres | 6.9% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Body and structure | 3.2% | ▼ 20% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.9% | ▼ 43% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.7% | ▲ 2.0× as often |
| Steering | 0.5% | ▼ 74% less often |
| Wheels | 0.3% | ▼ 19% less often |
What MPG does the Nissan Pixo do?
Official economy for the Nissan Pixo ranges from 55.4 to 65.7mpg across the 6 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2012–2014). A typical petrol version manages 65.7mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Nissan Pixo?
Any Nissan Pixo first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Nissan Pixo registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £170 a year.
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Official figures for 6 versions sold in the UK between 2012 and 2014.
Fuel types
Petrol
Official economy
55.4–65.7 mpg
CO2
99–118 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixo 1.0Manual · listed 2014 | Petrol | 65.7 mpg | 99g | £20 |
| Pixo 1.0Automatic · listed 2014 | Petrol | 55.4 mpg | 118g | £35 |
| Pixo 1Manual · listed 2013 | Petrol | 65.7 mpg | 99g | £20 |
| Pixo 1Automatic · listed 2013 | Petrol | 55.4 mpg | 118g | £35 |
| Pixo 1.0M5 · listed 2012 | Petrol | 65.7 mpg | 99g | £20 |
| Pixo 1.0A4 · listed 2012 | Petrol | 55.4 mpg | 118g | £35 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement.
What a Nissan Pixo costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 65.7mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Nissan Pixo reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Nissan Pixo is 9% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 92 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Nissan Pixo?
The most common MOT fault is “Stop lamp: not working”, found in 5.7% of tests. It fails on seat belts and airbags and visibility more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Nissan Pixo do?
Official economy for the Nissan Pixo ranges from 55.4 to 65.7mpg across the 6 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2012–2014). A typical petrol version manages 65.7mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Nissan Pixo?
Any Nissan Pixo first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Nissan Pixo registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £170 a year.
›How many Nissan Pixos fail their MOT?
36.3% of Nissan Pixos aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Nissan Pixo combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.