Nissan SERENA - 2012
131.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2012 is 249.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Nissan SERENA, model year 2012.
Sample size: 271 cars, 407 tests and 534 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 271 cars
The 2012 Nissan Serena has an overall defect rate of 131 defects per 100 vehicles, significantly lower than the yearly average of 246 defects per 100, marking a 46.7% improvement. It performs particularly well in categories such as Brakes and Visibility, where defect rates are notably lower than the average, indicating better reliability in these areas. However, the model shows a concerning trend in Steering, with a higher defect rate compared to the average. Mileage-wise, defects increase as mileage goes up, particularly in the higher mileage brackets, consistent with typical patterns observed across vehicles. Overall, the Nissan Serena stands out as a more reliable option compared to its peers from the same year.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 271 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 43.6% better
58.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 103.8 / 100 tests
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
- Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▼ 119.7% worse
29.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.2 / 100 tests
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▲ 54.2% better
8.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.2 / 100 tests
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Wiper not operating or missing
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 41.2% better
36.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.9 / 100 tests
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Front or rear fog lamp emitted colour or position not in accordance with the requirements
- Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
- Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
- Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 49.9% better
122.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 244.4 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 94.3% better
1.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.2 / 100 tests
- An engine mounting or bracket: severely damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement
Equipment
▲ 75.8% better
1.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 6.2 / 100 tests
- Audible warning:
- Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
Other
▲ 81.4% better
4.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.6 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
- An induction or exhaust leak that could affect emissions levels
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 89
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 55
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 55
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 38
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 33
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 32
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 11
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 10
Serious faults (Top 10)
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 5