2010 Nissan Pixo 1.0L Petrol · ML10 DTX

The Nissan Pixo is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 96,003 miles, it failed that same test on multiple safety-critical defects. The trend shows a recurring failure to address deteriorating components, specifically brake pipe corrosion and tyre wear, until a formal failure occurs. This suggests the previous owner only rectifies faults when forced by the MOT tester rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 96,003 miles over 16 years, the vehicle averages approximately 6,000 miles per year, which is consistent with a low-useage city car. The data shows a steady rate of use between July 2023 at 85,158 miles and August 2024 at 89,664 miles, where the car covered roughly 4,500 miles in a year. However, the low mileage has not prevented the degradation of rubber components and metalwork, as evidenced by the deteriorated CV boots and corroded brake lines noted across the record. A buyer must closely inspect the rear braking system as both nearside and offside brake pipes were flagged for corrosion and covered in grease in both 2024 and 2025. The presence of grease often indicates an attempt to hide surface rust from the inspector's view. The physical inspection should also target the inner drive shaft CV boots, which were noted as severely deteriorated in 2024, as failure of these boots quickly leads to expensive drives joint damage if not replaced promptly. The record also highlights a history of poor consumable management, with tyres reaching the legal limit or failing for sidewall damage in consecutive years. The 2024 failure regarding a distorted nearside front road wheel suggests a past impact that may have affected the suspension or alignment. Given that the last MOT was nearly a year ago as of June 2026, the buyer should verify the current condition of the tyres, wiper blades, and the tailgate struts to ensure no new issues have emerged since the last inspection.