Nissan Serena reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 4,823 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 4,823 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 88% of Nissan Serena cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on identification and emissions & leaks.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Serena tends to fail
Share of Nissan Serena cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on identification, emissions & leaks, suspension.
Common questions
Is the Nissan Serena reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Nissan Serena holds up well for its age: 88% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 87% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Nissan Serena?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Nissan Serena in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 88%; and 13 years and older, 76%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Nissan Serena MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Nissan Serena versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).