Dacia Sandero reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 131,800 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 131,800 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 60% of Dacia Sandero cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 73% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in body & structure and lights & electrics.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Sandero tends to fail
Share of Dacia Sandero cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on body & structure, lights & electrics, suspension. Holds up better than average on road wheels, identification.
Common questions
Is the Dacia Sandero reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Dacia Sandero is more demanding than average for its age: 60% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give body & structure, lights & electrics and suspension a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Dacia Sandero?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Dacia Sandero in 2024: up to 3 years, 84%; 4 to 7 years, 76%; and 8 to 12 years, 60%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Dacia Sandero MOT?
For Dacia Sandero cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are body & structure (7.4% of tests vs 1.8% fleet), lights & electrics (11.8% of tests vs 6.9% fleet), suspension (10.4% of tests vs 5.9% fleet).