2005 Nissan Serena — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2005 perform at MOT as they age
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 15
✅ 10.8% above average (11197 models compared)
How This Car Ages
Pass rate progression for the 2005 Nissan Serena as it ages.
Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 11 to 15 years
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| Age | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 11 yrs | 75.0% | 40 |
| 12 yrs | 74.1% | 58 |
| 13 yrs | 79.1% | 43 |
| 14 yrs | 61.1% | 54 |
| 15 yrs | 63.2% | 68 |
Pass Rate Trend
How the 2005 Nissan Serena pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.
Trend shows declining over 5 years
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| Built | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 (15 yrs) | 63.2% | 68 |
| 2019 (14 yrs) | 61.1% | 54 |
| 2018 (13 yrs) | 79.1% | 43 |
| 2017 (12 yrs) | 74.1% | 58 |
| 2016 (11 yrs) | 75% | 40 |
Year-by-Year MOT Results
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2005 Nissan Serena, with age trends.
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 7.5% (11 yrs) | 55.9% (15 yrs) | +48.4%
| 🔴 ↑ |
| Tyres | 5.0% (11 yrs) | 45.6% (15 yrs) | +40.6%
| 🔴 ↑ |
| Brakes | 5.0% (11 yrs) | 27.9% (15 yrs) | +22.9%
| 🔴 ↑ |
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About This Data
This page shows how Nissan Serena cars manufactured in 2005 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2016 to 2020, covering 263 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.