NISSAN SERENA MOT pass rate
86.4% of 6,000 NISSAN SERENA MOT tests pass.
The SERENA passes its MOT 86.4% of the time — well above the average across all NISSAN models, which sits at 74.9%.
The NISSAN SERENA passes its MOT 86.4% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 85.1% at 0–3 years to 76.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 85.1% | 101 | 77,734 miles |
| 3–6 years | 84.0% | 661 | 82,903 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.0% | 963 | 79,306 miles |
| 10–15 years | 90.0% | 3,272 | 72,551 miles |
| 15+ years | 76.9% | 1,003 | 95,418 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN SERENA
The most common reason the NISSAN SERENA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 78.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 78.2% | Not working |
| Suspension | 30.2% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 22.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 18.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 18.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 13.7% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.5% | Or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.4% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 76.4% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.6% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.5% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 77.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the NISSAN SERENA?
- 86.4% of NISSAN SERENA MOT tests pass, based on 6,000 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the NISSAN SERENA?
- The most common reason the NISSAN SERENA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 78.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the NISSAN SERENA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the NISSAN service history guide for how to check and keep one.