Nissan Serena (2007)
2007 Nissan Serena
CarHunch analysed 196 real MOT records for the 2007 Nissan Serena. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Nissan Serena's 77.8% first-time pass rate sits just below the UK average of 80%, but the real concern is that nearly 40% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above typical levels and a genuine red flag for structural or safety-critical issues. This high rate of serious faults suggests previous owners have dealt with significant problems, not just minor wear items.
These Serenas are running at a sensible 115,000 miles on average for their age, yet they're racking up 2 failures and 13 advisories per test on average, pointing to aging systems across the board rather than isolated weak spots. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, suspension, and structural integrity—the dangerous defect history means you need to know exactly what you're inheriting.
What to check before buying a 2007 Nissan Serena
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 39.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 195 | 77.8% | 2.02 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 80% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Nissan Serena vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Nissan Serena vehicles fall between 84,677 and 140,290 miles.
2007 Nissan Serena — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 146 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Nissan Serena
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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50.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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33.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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27.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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21.2%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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19.9%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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19.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.3%
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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