2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Nissan Serena MOT pass rate and common faults

182 MOT tests in 2024. 76.9% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

132Well above average
Passed first time76.9%
Failed or needed repairs23.1%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 182 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
    11 marked dangerous
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working2.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    7 marked dangerous
  4. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.2%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  10. Rear fog lamp: missing1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.0%
  2. Brakes8.2%
  3. Tyres6.6%
  4. Suspension6.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  6. Body & chassis1.1%
  7. Steering1.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)8.2%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2009 Nissan Serena?

In 2024, 76.9% of 2009 Nissan Serena cars passed their MOT first time, across 182 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Nissan Serena?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; rear fog lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Nissan Serena reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 132, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).