MOT reliability
Nissan Serina
24 vehicles · 160 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 24 Nissan Serina vehicles and 160 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Serina has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 141,951 miles.
24
Vehicles
160
MOT tests
6,765
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Serina problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Serina MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Steering3%
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Body & structure3%
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Brakes3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Nissan Serina pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 75% |
| 2 | 7 | 71% |
| 3 | 11 | 82% |
| 4 | 7 | 86% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 9 | 56% |
| 8 | 9 | 67% |
| 9 | 7 | 71% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 14 | 71% |
| 12 | 12 | 67% |
| 13 | 9 | 67% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 9 | 67% |
| 16 | 8 | 88% |
| 17 | 8 | 62% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (14), Petrol (8), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1), Other (1)
Most common Nissan Serina MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Serina MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (6 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (3 times)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
Nissan Serina pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 172,442 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 75,325 |
| 2010 | 2 | 30 | 77% | 164,883 |
| 2008 | 1 | 21 | 57% | 148,258 |
| 2003 | 4 | 26 | 73% | 138,336 |
| 2002 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 92,686 |
| 2001 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 175,038 |
| 2000 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 177,301 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 167,708 |
| 1997 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 79,828 |
| 1996 | 2 | 9 | 78% | 128,205 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 108,366 |
| 1994 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 176,193 |
| 1993 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 161,899 |
| 1991 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 130,107 |
Nissan Serina reliability FAQ
Across 24 Nissan Serina vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Serina MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g).
The typical Nissan Serina in our data has covered around
141,951 miles.
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