2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Nissan Serena MOT pass rate and common faults

103 MOT tests in 2024. 65.0% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

74Well below average
Passed first time65.0%
Failed or needed repairs35.0%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 103 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
    6 marked dangerous
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.9%
  3. Washers: not working3.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.9%
    7 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    6 marked dangerous
  8. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.9%
  9. Windscreen: damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road2.9%
  10. Rear fog lamp: not working1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.6%
  3. Brakes11.7%
  4. Tyres7.8%
  5. Suspension5.8%
  6. Steering4.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.6%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play11.7%

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: 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 2021 Nissan Serena?

In 2024, 65.0% of 2021 Nissan Serena cars passed their MOT first time, across 103 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Nissan Serena?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Nissan Serena reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 74, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).