2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Nissan Serena MOT pass rate and common faults

256 MOT tests in 2024. 72.3% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time72.3%
Failed or needed repairs27.7%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 256 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working3.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  3. Rear fog lamp: missing2.3%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.0%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  6. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.6%
  7. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing1.2%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Rear fog lamp tell-tale: not working1.2%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  3. Steering4.3%
  4. Tyres3.5%
  5. Suspension3.1%
  6. Brakes3.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.1%

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: rear fog 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 2010 Nissan Serena?

In 2024, 72.3% of 2010 Nissan Serena cars passed their MOT first time, across 256 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Nissan Serena?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; rear fog lamp: missing. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Nissan Serena reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).