Is the Nissan Serena reliable?

The Nissan Serena has an average MOT pass rate of 83% across 22 years, based on 6,692 tests in 2026. That's 1 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2013 with a 94% pass rate.

Which year Nissan Serena is best?

The 2013 Nissan Serena has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 1995 model has the lowest at 56%. There's a 38 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Nissan Serena

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 22 years from 6,692 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

83%

Total Tests

6,692

Best Year

2013 (94%)

Years Covered

About the Nissan Serena

The Nissan Serena has been tested 6,692 times in 2026 MOT data across 22 model years (1995 to 2024), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel and hybrid.

Best and Worst Years

The 2013 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 1,275 tests. The 1995 model has the lowest at 56%. With a 38 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

Newer NISSAN SERENAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.

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)

£1,327

Road Tax

£195

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,777

Per month£148/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2024 details

How reliable is the Nissan Serena?

vs national average+1% (82% avg)

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

Best to worst year spread38 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving 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