Dacia Sandero Essential SCE reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,338 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,338 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 91% of Dacia Sandero Essential SCE cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in visibility and lights & electrics.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Sandero Essential SCE tends to fail
Share of Dacia Sandero Essential SCE cars aged up to 3 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 visibility, lights & electrics. Holds up better than average on emissions & leaks, seat belts, brakes.
Common questions
Is the Dacia Sandero Essential SCE reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Dacia Sandero Essential SCE is about average for its age: 91% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 53% of similar-age models. Give visibility and lights & electrics a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Dacia Sandero Essential SCE?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Dacia Sandero Essential SCE in 2024: up to 3 years, 91%. 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 Essential SCE MOT?
For Dacia Sandero Essential SCE cars aged up to 3 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are visibility (3% of tests vs 1.7% fleet), lights & electrics (2.4% of tests vs 1.7% fleet).