Nissan Pixo: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 11,625 Nissan Pixo cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2009 and 2014.
In a sample of 398 cars, 78.4% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, more often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is position light not working (properly) (21.4% of inspected cars).
2.7% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Position light not working (properly) | 21.4% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 19.6% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 18.6% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 17.6% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 15.3% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 15.3% |
| Wheel bearing wear/damage audible or noticeable | 11.3% |
| Tyre damaged | 8.5% |
| Dipped beam cut-off unclear | 8.3% |
| Brake light not working (properly) | 7% |
Share of 398 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 19.6% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 5.5% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 1.3% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.5% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 11,625 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 2.7% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2009 to 2014 |
All Nissan Pixo passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Questions
How often does the Nissan Pixo fail the APK?
In a sample of 398 cars first registered 2012–2021, 78.4% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Nissan Pixo?
The most common APK defects are: position light not working (properly) (21.4%), number plate light not working (properly) / missing (19.6%), tyre tread depth insufficient (18.6%).
Does the Nissan Pixo have recalls?
No recalls are registered with the RDW for this model.
Other Nissan models
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Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.