2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Nissan Serena MOT pass rate and common faults

125 MOT tests in 2024. 73.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time73.6%
Failed or needed repairs26.4%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 125 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    4 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working2.4%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    2 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.0%
  2. Suspension10.4%
  3. Tyres7.2%
  4. Brakes6.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.4%
  8. Steering2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%
  4. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn7.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)6.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2019 Nissan Serena?

In 2024, 73.6% of 2019 Nissan Serena cars passed their MOT first time, across 125 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Nissan Serena?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Nissan Serena reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).