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LW13 BUU

2013 Nissan Serena

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,823 mi
Last recorded87,823 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Serena82,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW13 BUU
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 87,823 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 87,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 87,816 miles

Front Stone chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 87,816 miles

Front Stone chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 87,805 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 87,752 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 86,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 85,999 miles

Fuel tank slight damage

Pass 25 Jun 2020 85,827 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 85,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 85,591 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 71,637 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 58,651 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 29,032 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 29,029 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Serena?

Based on 146,285 MOT tests across 20,632 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
6,048
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
20,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,608
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,711
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,531
position lamp(s) not working 6,076
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LW13 BUU is a 2013 Nissan Serena in Black with a 2,000cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 82,803 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Serena fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19,194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW13 BUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Serena typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 13 years old, this Nissan Serena is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LW13 BUU registered?

LW13 BUU is a 2013 Nissan Serena, first registered on 25 August 2013.

Is LW13 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW13 BUU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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