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LY09 YVW

2009 Nissan Serena

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,334 mi
Last recorded193,334 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Serena96,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 YVW
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 193,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 182,772 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 182,826 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 161,127 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 131,794 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 131,684 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,500 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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LY09 YVW is a 2009 Nissan Serena in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 96,971 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 LY09 YVW, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY09 YVW registered?

LY09 YVW is a 2009 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LY09 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY09 YVW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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