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LY13 VNJ

2013 Nissan Serena

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

195,478 mi
Last recorded195,478 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Serena82,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY13 VNJ
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 195,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 191,097 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NS&OS Recommend change (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 188,553 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 188,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre feathering

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 173,336 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 173,330 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2022 160,395 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 160,395 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fog light cracking lens

Pass 24 Nov 2021 144,581 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 127,232 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2021 127,056 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 115,985 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 106,687 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 81,575 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2019 81,575 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 61,881 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 41,999 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 41,998 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 41,998 miles

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

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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LY13 VNJ is a 2013 Nissan Serena in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LY13 VNJ, 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 LY13 VNJ registered?

LY13 VNJ is a 2013 Nissan Serena, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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