RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Dacia Sandero Essential SCE reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,338 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.
91%
Average for its agepass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age · beats 53% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
1,338 tests · fleet 89%
91%
Where the Sandero Essential SCE fails
Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics98
Fails more often on visibility, lights & electrics. Holds up better on emissions & leaks, seat belts, brakes.
Share of up to 3 years Dacia Sandero Essential SCE MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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