Dacia Sandero Essential TCE reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,016 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,016 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 92% of Dacia Sandero Essential TCE cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on emissions & leaks and body & structure.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Sandero Essential TCE tends to fail
Share of Dacia Sandero Essential TCE 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.
Holds up better than average on emissions & leaks, body & structure, suspension.
Common questions
Is the Dacia Sandero Essential TCE reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Dacia Sandero Essential TCE is about average for its age: 92% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 72% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Dacia Sandero Essential TCE?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Dacia Sandero Essential TCE in 2024: up to 3 years, 92%. 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 TCE MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Dacia Sandero Essential TCE versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).