2013 · 11 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2013 Nissan Serena MOT pass rate and common faults

340 MOT tests in 2024. 87.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

131Well above average
Passed first time87.4%
Failed or needed repairs12.6%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 340 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working2.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  4. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.5%
  5. Rear fog lamp: missing1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    7 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    7 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.6%
  9. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics12.9%
  2. Suspension4.1%
  3. Tyres2.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  5. Brakes1.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Nissan Serena?

In 2024, 87.4% of 2013 Nissan Serena cars passed their MOT first time, across 340 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Nissan Serena?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Nissan Serena reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 131, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).