2013 Nissan Serena · 1,353 MOT tests
2013 Nissan Serena reliability
2013 Nissan Serenas fail 11.4% of first MOT tests, 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 1 Serena years (1,353 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Serenas: 21.3%)
- 11.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Serenas: 21.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 64% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 68,310
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,353
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 52% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Strong point: brakes, 81% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Nissan Serena
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.2%
- Suspension2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Tyres1.4%
- Brakes1.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 1.26%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rear fog lamp not working 1.03%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.89%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.59%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Obligatory rear fog lamp missing 0.52%
A rear fog lamp the car must have is missing, so it is illegal to drive until one is fitted.
Windscreen washers not working 0.37%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (2.73%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.59%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.55%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (0.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (0.96%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (0.74%)
Other years
Every Nissan Serena year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Nissan Serena reliable?
2013 Nissan Serenas fail 11.4% of first MOT tests, 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 1 Serena years (1,353 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Nissan Serena MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (1.26% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (1.03% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (0.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Nissan Serena have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Nissan Serena shows 68,310 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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