2006 Nissan Serena: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Nissan Serena first registered in 2006: we looked at the 186 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 186 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2006 Nissan Serena MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2006 Nissan Serena MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension41% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes32% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics32% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres25% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Steering18% of testsRough price £100–£450
At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors9% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2006 Nissan Serena
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Nissan Serena compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2021 | 225 | Suspension 34% |
| 2020 | 233 | Suspension 33% |
| 2019 | 382 | Suspension 27% |
| 2018 | 303 | Tyres 22% |
| 2017 | 349 | Suspension 24% |
| 2016 | 249 | Brakes 22% |
| 2015 | 323 | Tyres 16% |
| 2014 | 509 | Suspension 16% |
| 2013 | 963 | Suspension 16% |
| 2012 | 707 | Tyres 23% |
| 2011 | 489 | Suspension 24% |
| 2010 | 796 | Suspension 28% |
| 2009 | 588 | Suspension 31% |
| 2008 | 445 | Suspension 35% |
| 2007 | 296 | Suspension 45% |
| 2001 | – | Too few tests |
| 2000 | – | Too few tests |
| 1999 | – | Too few tests |
| 1998 | – | Too few tests |
| 1997 | – | Too few tests |
| 1996 | – | Too few tests |
| 1995 | – | Too few tests |
| 1994 | – | Too few tests |
| 1993 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Nissan Serena cars first registered in 2006. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score