2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Nissan Serena MOT pass rate and common faults

164 MOT tests in 2024. 71.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time71.3%
Failed or needed repairs28.7%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 164 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.7%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working3.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  4. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  6. Washers: not working1.8%
  7. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.8%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.8%
  9. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.2%
  2. Steering7.9%
  3. Brakes6.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  5. Tyres6.7%
  6. Suspension6.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  8. Body & chassis1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.3%

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 2011 Nissan Serena?

In 2024, 71.3% of 2011 Nissan Serena cars passed their MOT first time, across 164 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Nissan Serena?

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

Is the 2011 Nissan Serena reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).