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VA52 WLR

2002 Nissan Serena

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

195,876 mi
Last recorded195,876 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Serena116,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 WLR
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 195,876 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 195,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension bush(as marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached broken off clamp. light also not working (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poss due to susp arm bush? (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 186,742 miles

Front wheel arch runners shields but secure

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

cooling fan not cutting in

Fail 17 Oct 2024 186,734 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front wheel arch runners shields but secure

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

cooling fan not cutting in

Pass 21 Sep 2023 173,262 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 173,259 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 173,167 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 173,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 169,919 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 169,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 168,529 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 168,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 160,229 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 156,169 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 156,056 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 155,614 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 152,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose missing (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

EML ON

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 150,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limt

Fail 18 Nov 2016 150,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limt

Pass 25 Nov 2015 145,001 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

all four tyres perished

Fail 24 Nov 2015 144,909 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

all four tyres perished

Pass 25 Nov 2014 139,701 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 139,502 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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VA52 WLR is a 2002 Nissan Serena in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 116,831 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 VA52 WLR, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA52 WLR registered?

VA52 WLR is a 2002 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is VA52 WLR safe to buy?

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