Nissan Serena MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Serena. Check any Serena by registration number below.
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79.4%
Avg Pass Rate
-1.7%
vs Nissan Avg
26
Year Ranges
Good
Reliability
Nissan Serena — MOT Reliability Overview
The Nissan Serena has an average MOT pass rate of 79.4%, which is 1.7 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Serena on the road.
The most common reasons a Nissan Serena fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. If you are preparing your Serena for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Nissan Serena, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Nissan Serena performs at MOT across different model years.
2021
Based on 251 vehicles
7.1%
20.5%
147k mi
2020
Based on 224 vehicles
3.0%
17.8%
150k mi
126k mi
2019
Based on 374 vehicles
4.2%
9.6%
131k mi
173k mi
2018
Based on 360 vehicles
2.9%
19.3%
118k mi
2017
Based on 421 vehicles
2.2%
12.0%
176k mi
2016
Based on 251 vehicles
4.3%
11.2%
2015
Based on 308 vehicles
4.3%
13.9%
221k mi
2014
Based on 550 vehicles
1.1%
9.3%
115k mi
2013
Based on 1,364 vehicles
1.1%
6.7%
119k mi
2012
Based on 891 vehicles
1.7%
11.4%
126k mi
2011
Based on 529 vehicles
3.1%
13.3%
2010
Based on 741 vehicles
2.5%
15.8%
2009
Based on 515 vehicles
5.9%
16.0%
2008
Based on 441 vehicles
3.3%
16.2%
2007
Based on 278 vehicles
4.7%
28.6%
2006
Based on 149 vehicles
2.9%
19.0%
2005
Based on 76 vehicles
6.4%
38.3%
2004
Based on 41 vehicles
3.4%
20.7%
2000
Based on 35 vehicles
5.0%
35.0%
1999
Based on 302 vehicles
0.0%
35.7%
169k mi
1998
Based on 295 vehicles
142k mi
1997
Based on 267 vehicles
0.0%
36.4%
1996
Based on 40 vehicles
4.2%
8.3%
1995
Based on 41 vehicles
0.0%
28.6%
1994
Based on 68 vehicles
0
Based on 2,468 vehicles
88k mi
Top MOT Failures — Nissan Serena
The most common reasons a Nissan Serena fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Rear Offside
Front Offside
Front Nearside
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Nissan Serena — Frequently Asked Questions
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