2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Nissan Serena MOT pass rate and common faults

110 MOT tests in 2024. 66.4% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time66.4%
Failed or needed repairs33.6%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 110 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: missing4.5%
  2. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.7%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    3 marked dangerous
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working2.7%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.8%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.1%
  2. Suspension9.1%
  3. Brakes6.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  6. Steering4.5%
  7. Body & chassis3.6%
  8. Tyres3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.5%

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: rear fog lamp: missing. 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 2018 Nissan Serena?

In 2024, 66.4% of 2018 Nissan Serena cars passed their MOT first time, across 110 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Nissan Serena?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: missing; rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Nissan Serena reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).