Nissan Serena

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 22 model years from 6,692 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

83%

Total Tests

6,692

Highest Pass Rate

2013 (94%)

Years Covered

About the Nissan Serena

The Nissan Serena was MOT tested 6,692 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 22 model years (1995 to 2024), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel and hybrid versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 1,275 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 78%. With a 16 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Nissan Serena has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 112,824 miles, while the newest (2024) averages 62,927 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 1997cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,086

Per month£174/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2024 details

How reliable is the Nissan Serena?

vs average of all models+1% (82% avg)

vs Nissan brand average+2% (81% avg)

Best to worst year spread16 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Nissan Serena by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2024	94%	31	62,927 mi
2021	78%	188	90,206 mi
2020	85%	159	90,524 mi
2019	89%	263	99,774 mi
2018	84%	334	69,297 mi
2017	89%	364	75,853 mi
2016	90%	208	78,845 mi
2015	90%	262	84,995 mi
2014	90%	519	73,359 mi
2013	94%	1,275	70,695 mi
2012	89%	779	72,979 mi
2011	89%	443	76,726 mi
2010	84%	563	78,267 mi
2009	86%	376	76,005 mi
2008	86%	352	87,771 mi
2007	81%	247	103,672 mi
2006	78%	125	110,825 mi
2005	78%	65	116,815 mi
2004	80%	35	100,029 mi
1999	74%	38	98,386 mi
1997	67%	30	103,215 mi
1995	56%	36	112,824 mi

Questions about the Nissan Serena

Is the Nissan Serena reliable?

Across its 22 model years in our data (1995 to 2024), the Nissan Serena averages an 83% MOT pass rate, from 6,692 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 1 point above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2013 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 94%.

Which year Nissan Serena has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 Nissan Serena has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 78%, a 16 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.