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Nissan Serena reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·4,823 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.
88%
Strong for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Strong for its age · beats 87% of peers
+14.5 pts
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
2,764 tests · fleet 73%
88%
13 years and older
2,059 tests · fleet 61%
76%
Where the Serena fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering99
Tyres99
Lights & electrics96
Holds up better on identification, emissions & leaks, suspension.
Share of 8 to 12 years Nissan Serena MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Nissan Serena tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Nissan Serena models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~8% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
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).
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