2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Nissan Serena MOT pass rate and common faults

124 MOT tests in 2024. 75.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time75.0%
Failed or needed repairs25.0%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 124 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working4.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    3 marked dangerous
  6. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.4%
  7. Washers: not working2.4%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.5%
  2. Suspension12.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  4. Steering4.0%
  5. Brakes3.2%
  6. Tyres1.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.1%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2017 Nissan Serena?

In 2024, 75.0% of 2017 Nissan Serena cars passed their MOT first time, across 124 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Nissan Serena?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rear fog lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Nissan Serena reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).