RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Dacia Sandero Essential TCE reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,016 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.
92%
Average for its agepass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age · beats 72% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
1,016 tests · fleet 89%
92%
Where the Sandero Essential TCE fails
Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics98
Holds up better on emissions & leaks, body & structure, suspension.
Share of up to 3 years Dacia Sandero Essential TCE MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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